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Job Title : Research Scientist
Shift Type : Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education : Doctorate
Location : Various locations in the USA
Category : Research
Job Type : Full-time and Part-time
Travel : Not specified
PIRE has a significant national presence in the area of applied science, with funded research projects on prevention, treatment, and policy research. PIRE scientists and practitioners continually focus on the design and implementation of complex program evaluation strategies and research related to health and social issues, and criminal justice. PIRE practitioners and scientists provide training and technical assistance in many health-related areas to states and communities that are attempting to improve public health.
Position Summary :
The Prevention Research Center (PRC; prev.org) is based in Berkeley, CA, and also has offsite workers in various parts of the USA. Founded as a National Alcohol Research Center focusing on environmental approaches to prevention of alcohol-related problems and continuously funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, it is one of five centers of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, which is celebrating 50 years of inquiry into the public health and well-being of varied communities. PRC and PIRE have a significant national presence in the area of applied science, with funded research projects on prevention, treatment, and policy research. PRC scientists and practitioners focus on the design and implementation of complex program evaluation strategies and research related to health and social issues.
PRC, along with its parent organization Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE), is seeking mid-career investigators and evaluators to join our team. This opportunity is open to mid-career investigators and evaluators who wish to develop their research program while enhancing PIRE's growing portfolio, including research in areas such as health, mental health, substance use, child welfare, education, criminal justice, public policy, and program evaluation.
PIRE is a soft-money research organization. This independence and freedom come with the responsibility of seeking and securing one’s own funding, in collaboration with others. As part of your CV and introduction letter, please share a brief description of your research interests and current or potential funders.
Successful applicants will be expected to pursue their own research while collaborating with other PIRE scientists in areas of mutual interest. Current or recent funding from NIH, SAMHSA, and / or other federal or state agencies is desired but not required. PIRE is prepared to assist researchers who submit applications with limited startup funding, mentorship, administrative assistance, and collaborative scientific support. Employment is contingent upon successful awards.
PIRE is an independent, nonprofit organization merging scientific knowledge and proven practice to create solutions that improve the health, safety, and well-being of individuals, communities, tribes, and nations around the world. For full-time researchers and evaluators, we offer excellent health coverage, a retirement plan, and flexible work arrangements available to support our nationally recognized institution of independent scientists.
Benefits Overview :
- 3.5-7 weeks of accrued PTO during the first year
- Company provided Retirement Plan
- Company provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment of $100k
- Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
We invite a CV and letter of introduction from mid-career investigators who have :
PIRE has a strong commitment to research dissemination and moving science to practice and practice to science. The implementation of our work is demonstrated in peer-reviewed journal articles, reports for government and lay audiences, and professional presentations.
We look forward to talking with you about your interests and how your research can grow with PRC and PIRE.
Job Requirements :
Exemption Type : Exempt
PIRE is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer. PIRE is a diverse community devoted to the promotion and acceptance of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, gender or physical ability or veteran status. PIRE is committed to employing and advancing individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treating qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.
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Salary : $100,000
