University of Washington · 2 weeks ago
Research Scientist/Engineer 4 (Temporary)
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $164K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Washington is seeking a Full-time Temporary Research Scientist/Engineer 4 in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This role focuses on improving Indigenous public health and prevention related to opioid overdose and mental health, involving research design, data analysis, and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Research study design, grant preparation, data analysis and scientific writing/publication (40%)
The RS will work with Seven Directions team to plan and design opioid, substance use, mental health, or other Indigenous culture-centered research or technical assistance projects related to Indigenous evaluation, Indigenous health and wellbeing and more
They will take a significant part in project design and operations, including designing project phases; conducting scientific and grey literature reviews, environmental scans; developing interview scripts, project protocols, quantitative surveys; writing grey and scientific manuscripts
In collaboration with other team members. they will analyze data, formulate conclusions, and present research results in publishable formats, including written documents, presentations, or online modules
They will work with PIs and faculty to identify external federal, state, local and private grant opportunities
Research and Project Management (30%)
Lead and assist with project management activities, including developing and monitoring project timelines, ensuring work is successfully executed and completed within time frames to meet research objectives and communicate with diverse academic, practice and community partners
Develop research operations protocols and train staff in implementing the research activities
Develop technical assistance, training, workshop plans or training materials and participate in delivering or facilitating these interactions with partners
Lead project- related communications, logistics, and technical support
Engage in occasional travel to conferences and partner sites
Dissemination of Findings (20%)
The RS will support the dissemination of findings to variety of audiences and in a variety of formats, including academic publications, online forums, webinars and virtual and in-person presentations
They will contribute to manuscript development and report writing
They will prepare meeting summaries, progress reports, study deliverables, journal articles and other written materials, and present study findings at meetings as needed
Administration and operations (10%)
Work with PI and senior staff with auxiliary project management duties as requested and anticipate additional areas for support
Serve on 1-2 Seven Directions internal committees
Qualification
Required
A Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Information School, American Indian Studies, or related fields, AND a minimum of four years working in the field
Familiarity with or work experience with Indigenous or other underserved populations and settings
Familiarity with issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native Indigenous health, healing, cultural diversity and strengths
Familiarity with public health evaluation including Indigenous evaluation
Demonstrated fluency in Quantitative and/or Qualitative and/or Mixed Methods research methodology
Ability to design interview guides, conduct one-on-one interviews and facilitation of focus groups, organize and analyze and summarize qualitative data (interviews, stories etc.)
Ability to develop survey instruments, collect, analyze, interpret and summarize quantitative data
Experience in community engagement or community based participatory research (CBPR)
Knowledgeable about substance use and disorder in general and among AI/AN communities
Experience designing and implementing research studies, including identifying and appropriate research instruments and methodologies
Experience leading the successful publication of grey and scientific literature
Knowledge and experience with the grant writing process
Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process
Baseline knowledge of appropriately indicated statistical design based on desired analysis
Familiarity with literature management software packages, e.g., EndNote, Zotero, etc., and qualitative software management and analysis software packages, e.g., Dedoose, Atlas.ti etc
Experience working closely as a trusted resource with communities to identify needs, define strategy, develop action plans, identify deliverables, present results, measure outcomes, and provide recommendations
Knowledgeable about public health communication best practices and effective communication for different populations
Experience developing and facilitating trainings for adult learners
Experience facilitating meetings and discussions for internal and external (i.e., community, funders) partners
Preferred
A Doctoral Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Information School, American Indian Studies, or related fields, AND four or more years working in or on behalf of tribal nations and American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in both urban and rural settings
Advanced statistical analysis and program software knowledge
Familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages, e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, etc
Knowledge or prior experience with digital story-telling
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$205.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
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