American Institutes for Research · 1 hour ago
Senior Researcher, Human and Community Development
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $163K/yr
3+ years expAmerican Institutes for Research is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution dedicated to solving urgent challenges through behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Senior Researcher to focus on prevention science, particularly in preventing violence and harmful behaviors in military communities, while managing research projects and mentoring staff.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage or help manage large, complex research projects or a series of smaller projects
Ensure that all task activities and deliverables are completed on time, are of high quality, and align with client expectations
Develop strategic plans and timelines for products
Manage and mentor staff to build their prevention expertise
Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of research projects, including methods, procedures and reporting
Develop conceptual frameworks that address research and evaluation topics
Lead the review, analyses, and syntheses of data and visualization using appropriate practices and techniques and ensure that projects are designed around client needs with sound methodology
Serve as an expert in the field and disseminate findings through publication of papers, progress and technical reports, and presentation at seminars and research conferences
Curate external relationships and visibility by engaging thought leaders, innovators, and implementation partners across the public health arena
Qualification
Required
PhD in related subject area (Anthropology, Economics, Sociology, Public Health, Psychology, or related field) with a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or a Master's degree and at least 7 years of related experience
Extensive experience and expertise in issues related to a public health approach to prevention and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to real-world policy and programmatic decision-making
Thought leader with sophisticated understanding of the landscape of violence prevention and evidence gaps in public health, as demonstrated through publications/presentations, award of contracts and grants, and overall body of work
Demonstrated success in leading field-based research projects
Demonstrated experience in leading projects utilizing data visualization and interpretation, rapid-cycle evaluations, complex qualitative designs, or other cutting-edge methodologies
Extensive project leadership and business development experience, including proposal writing, project management, staff supervision and report writing
Knowledge of the landscape of what works to prevent violence across the social ecology
Expertise in the public health approach to primary prevention of violence
Experience at adapting evidence-based activities to meet the need of different communities
Collaborative leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior level
Proven ability to develop research staff capacity in research design and methods, project management, client relationships, research publication and business development
Commitment to AIR's Mission and the application of research findings for the benefit of stakeholders
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and backgrounds
Data fluency, including comfort with leading technical data analytic and visualization teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work efficiently in a virtual work environment
Flexible and adaptive to evolving landscapes and science
Preferred
Candidates with relevant lived experience, including military service, are encouraged to apply
Company
American Institutes for Research
An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.86MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJim Joseph Foundation
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
2014-09-08Grant· $0.8M
2010-10-10Grant· $1.26M
Leadership Team
David Myers
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard Jacik
Chief Technology Officer
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