Research Scientist 1

Job Description

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1

Req #: 240771 Department: SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Appointing Department Web Address: https://depts.washington.edu/sdrg/ Job Location: Seattle - Other Job Location Detail: Yes - occasional telework arrangement Posting Date: 11/14/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 11/28/2024 Salary: $5,000 - $6,000 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Limited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees only
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At the University of Washington School of Social Work, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century.
The UW and the School of Social Work promote diversity and inclusivity among our staff, faculty and students; we seek applicants for this position who are committed to these principles and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.
Social Development Research Group (SDRG) is looking for a permanent full-time staff member (100% FTE) to conduct data analysis and writing tasks as a research scientist on a randomized trial of a long term mentoring intervention called Friends of the Children.
The Young Adult Study (YAS) is an extension of a randomized trial of the FOTC mentoring intervention which was initiated 15 years ago. The study examines the impact of a 12.5-year long, relationship-based, professional mentoring program, Friends of the Children (FOTC) within the context of an existing multi-site randomized controlled trial (RCT; FOTC versus control). The research trial (The Child Study) was funded by the NIH through the NICHD from 2007-2013. The program has continued through a variety of external funders. Professional mentors (called “Friends”) have continued working with the youth since the project began. Mentors receive extensive training and apprenticeship, and then participate in ongoing supervision, working with a typical caseload of 8 children during elementary school and 10-12 youth during middle and high school. Across the course of the program, youth involved in the program have interacted both with their mentors and with other youth-mentor pairs, becoming part of a community of children and adolescents and caring adults.
Basic Function:
The function of the research scientist in this position is to provide support and participate in the analysis of data, planning and facilitating team meetings and annual meeting of research partners, assist in and complete several manuscripts in conjunction with the research team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating, facilitating, and attending weekly research team meetings

Conducting preliminary and increasingly complex quantitative and qualitative data analysis

Conducting literature reviews

Writing and revising manuscripts

Assist with the development of surveys and other data collection protocols

Conduct qualitative interviews

Soliciting and integrating input from co-authors

Working with the SDRG editor to submit finished manuscripts to journals

Responding to feedback from editorial reviews
Lead Responsibilities:

Conducting all phases of social science research as part of research teams across multiple projects
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field/scientific discipline such as Biology, Psychology, the Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Oceanography, Social Work, etc.

One year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education/experience in a scientific discipline such as Biology, Psychology, the Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Oceanography, Social Work, etc.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience coordinating research projects related to prevention efforts for youth and young adults which address poor mental or behavioral health outcomes such as depression, suicide, substance use, school failure, and criminal involvement

Previous experience with SPSS and Excel for data analysis and tracking

Previous experience conducting qualitative research including developing interview protocols, conducting interviews, coding transcripts, and analyzing themes

Exceptional organizational and communication skills

Previous experience writing for publication in academic journals

In depth knowledge of prevention science research
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

MS in social work, clinical psychology, mental health counseling or another appropriate field.

Knowledge of the UW travel and reimbursement procedures
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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