CHEManager International · 8 hours ago
Sr Research Scientist 1
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$4,875.87/mo - $6,976.67/mo
5+ years expCHEManager International is seeking a Senior Research Scientist 1 to lead community-engaged research initiatives addressing social determinants of health across New Mexico. The role involves collaborating with community organizations and Tribal Nations to evaluate and document health equity efforts, requiring strong analytical and writing skills.
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and dissemination of community-engaged research and evaluation projects focused on SDOH, health equity, and systems change across New Mexico
Apply mixed-methods approaches (qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods) to assess community initiatives, programs, and policies
Utilize and, where appropriate, co-create evaluation frameworks that reflect community values, priorities, and definitions of success
Integrate Indigenous and culturally responsive evaluation methodologies when working with Tribal communities, ensuring alignment with Tribal sovereignty, data governance, and ethical research practices
Serve as a lead writer for peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports, policy briefs, white papers, and grant-related products
Translate complex research findings into accessible, compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including community members, Tribal leaders, policymakers, funders, and academic audiences
Document community stories, processes, and impacts with accuracy, humility, and respect, highlighting lived experience and community-defined outcomes
Support OCH leadership in developing strategic communications that reflect evidence, community voice, and institutional priorities
Build and sustain trusting relationships with community partners across urban, rural, frontier, and Tribal settings
Practice active listening and facilitation to ensure community perspectives inform research questions, evaluation design, interpretation of findings, and dissemination
Participate in community meetings, site visits, and collaborative learning spaces, serving as a bridge between community knowledge and academic/public health systems
Support capacity-building for community partners related to evaluation, storytelling, and use of data for decision-making
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including faculty, staff, students, community partners, and government constituents
Provide methodological and writing mentorship to junior researchers, staff, trainees, and community partners as appropriate
Contribute to the strategic direction of OCH research and evaluation priorities
Qualification
Required
Master's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Preferred
Experience with Indigenous evaluation methodologies, community-based participatory research (CBPR), or culturally responsive evaluation
Direct experience working with Tribal Nations, Pueblos, or other Indigenous leadership and community members, including familiarity with Tribal sovereignty, data governance, and ethical review processes
Experience evaluating initiatives addressing social determinants of health, Indigenous determinants of health, health equity, and structural drivers of health
Prior experience working in New Mexico or the Southwest
Record of peer-reviewed publications and/or policy-relevant dissemination products
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs
Company
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase