Senior Researcher, Suicide Prevention and Safety Outcomes
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American Institutes for ResearchPublic Health
Within the United States (U.S.)Full-TimeSenior
Salary126000 - 154000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- PhD in related subject area with 3+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelR
Requirements
- PhD in related subject area (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, or related field) with 3+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Firm understanding of implementation science.
- Ability to take big ideas and develop work plans and timelines.
- Experience at contract research and/or evaluation organization(s).
- Experience with data collection methodologies (including but not limited to structured interviews, observations, survey research).
- Experience with analysis activities (including but not limited to experience with quantitative and/or qualitative analytic software packages such as STATA, R, Excel, NVivo, and Access).
- Experience managing project and/or task teams on research and evaluation projects.
- Experience building and maintaining client and partner relationships.
- Experience with business pursuit (e.g., grant and proposal writing).
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including strong communication skills with the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings.
- Strong negotiator and communicator, with excellent client management skills.
- Strong presentation, professional development delivery, and facilitation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.
- Can collaborate effectively in a virtual work environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage large, complex research projects or a portfolio of smaller studies, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational priorities.
- Oversee project planning, design, and implementation, including development of methods, procedures, timelines, and reporting structures.
- Anticipate project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards, IRB requirements, and data governance policies.
- Serve as a methodological authority, advising teams on advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed‑methods approaches.
- Develop conceptual frameworks and innovative research methodologies that advance understanding of prevention and evaluation topics.
- Lead the review, analysis, synthesis, and visualization of data using appropriate practices and techniques.
- Contribute to organizational strategy by identifying emerging research needs, funding trends, and opportunities for innovation.
- Communicate effectively with clients, partners, funders, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead and contribute to research proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other client opportunities.
- Manage and mentor staff to build prevention expertise, strengthen technical capacity, and support professional growth.
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