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Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation

Research Scientist

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709


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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:

Strong skills in project management, research collaboration, and proposal development.

A track record of relevant publications.

Experience writing grant and/or proposal applications for NIH, SAMHSA, and/or other agencies that fund scientific research.

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:

An advanced degree (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., J.D.) or equivalent experience.

At least five years experience in a relevant professional research environment.

Demonstrated ability to independently develop a research program.

An established record of obtaining peer-reviewed funding alone or in collaboration with others.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to beginning work at PIRE except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation.

The ability to work for any US employer.

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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