(Senior) Research Scientist - Buffett Institute
- Employer
- University of Nebraska System
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Closing date
- May 27, 2023
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(Senior) Research Scientist - Buffett Institute
Job Description Summary:
The research scientist will lead existing and future research and evaluation efforts, and in this role will (1) design, implement, and lead research and evaluation projects and may serve as principal investigator and/or project director; (2) collect and analyze data for multiple projects and purposes; (3) draw and communicate practice and policy inferences from analyses; (4) prepare written and oral presentations for diverse audiences; (5) write manuscripts for publication, research, and policy briefs, and (6) write and submit grants to procure funding.
Position Details:
Position Announcement:
https://nebraska.edu/-/media/Projects/ITS/Docs/HR/Job%20Descriptions/2023_04_Research_Scientist_BECI
Qualifications:
The classification of this position is dependent on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Applicants who meet the criteria for senior research scientist will be appointed at that level. RESEARCH SCIENTISTRequired Qualifications:
• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)
• One (1) year experience working in social science research-related field (entry-level Ph.D., includes doctoral preparation)
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage research and evaluation projects
• Proficient in the use of statistical software packages for quantitative (e.g., SAS, SPSS, MPlus) and/or qualitative data analysis (e.g., NVivo)
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by written products and/or publication record
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and/or policies in early childhood areas
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Coursework in child development, early education, psychology, or a related field
• Research experience directly related to early childhood programs and policies
• Knowledge of rapid-cycle approaches for using data to inform improvement efforts
• Experience working with secondary data sets
• Experience working with mixed-methods approaches
• Experience conducting advanced statistical analyses (e.g., HLM, SEM, LCA)
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTISTRequired Qualifications:
• Doctorate degree
• Five (5) years of experience working in social science research-related field (includes doctoral preparation)
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage research and evaluation projects
• Proficient in the use of statistical software packages for quantitative (e.g., SAS, SPSS, MPlus) and/or qualitative data analysis (e.g., NVivo)
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by written products and/or publication record
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and/or policies in early childhood areas
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Coursework in child development, early education, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with early care and education systems as a practitioner and/or researcher
• Experience in a research/evaluation and/or faculty role to include leading projects and mentoring research staff
• Research experience with early childhood programs and policies
• Knowledge of rapid-cycle approaches for using data to inform improvement efforts
• Experience working with secondary data sets
• Experience working with mixed-methods approaches
• Experience conducting advanced statistical analyses (e.g., HLM, SEM, LCA)
An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate (1) familiarity with approaches designed to highlight and disrupt disparities in how early childhood systems support children, families, and early childhood professionals; (2) knowledge and passion for transforming the lives of young children; (3) proficient collaboration with university, public education, human service, and community partners in service of research and evaluation efforts; (4) ability to enact an independent line of research aligned with the Institute vision and mission; (5) skills in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches, though they may be more experienced with one or the other; (6) attention to detail; (7) ability to work independently and collaboratively; (8) initiative and creativity in developing relationships and approaches to addressing complex issues; and (9) be an optimistic, positive, resilient, insightful, and performance-driven decision-maker, problem-solver, and consensus-builder.
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Applicants should note that the goals of the Institute are university-, state-, and nation-wide, but the location of the Institute administration is in Omaha. This position will work primarily out of the Omaha office.
Follow instructions to complete the Standard Application. Along with your application, attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu. Direct questions about the online application process to: (402) 472-3701.
The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4128941
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and E-Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. All positions opened at the University of Nebraska are subject to veterans' preference.
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Job Description Summary:
The research scientist will lead existing and future research and evaluation efforts, and in this role will (1) design, implement, and lead research and evaluation projects and may serve as principal investigator and/or project director; (2) collect and analyze data for multiple projects and purposes; (3) draw and communicate practice and policy inferences from analyses; (4) prepare written and oral presentations for diverse audiences; (5) write manuscripts for publication, research, and policy briefs, and (6) write and submit grants to procure funding.
Position Details:
Position Announcement:
https://nebraska.edu/-/media/Projects/ITS/Docs/HR/Job%20Descriptions/2023_04_Research_Scientist_BECI
Qualifications:
The classification of this position is dependent on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Applicants who meet the criteria for senior research scientist will be appointed at that level. RESEARCH SCIENTISTRequired Qualifications:
• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)
• One (1) year experience working in social science research-related field (entry-level Ph.D., includes doctoral preparation)
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage research and evaluation projects
• Proficient in the use of statistical software packages for quantitative (e.g., SAS, SPSS, MPlus) and/or qualitative data analysis (e.g., NVivo)
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by written products and/or publication record
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and/or policies in early childhood areas
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Coursework in child development, early education, psychology, or a related field
• Research experience directly related to early childhood programs and policies
• Knowledge of rapid-cycle approaches for using data to inform improvement efforts
• Experience working with secondary data sets
• Experience working with mixed-methods approaches
• Experience conducting advanced statistical analyses (e.g., HLM, SEM, LCA)
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTISTRequired Qualifications:
• Doctorate degree
• Five (5) years of experience working in social science research-related field (includes doctoral preparation)
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage research and evaluation projects
• Proficient in the use of statistical software packages for quantitative (e.g., SAS, SPSS, MPlus) and/or qualitative data analysis (e.g., NVivo)
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by written products and/or publication record
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and/or policies in early childhood areas
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Coursework in child development, early education, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with early care and education systems as a practitioner and/or researcher
• Experience in a research/evaluation and/or faculty role to include leading projects and mentoring research staff
• Research experience with early childhood programs and policies
• Knowledge of rapid-cycle approaches for using data to inform improvement efforts
• Experience working with secondary data sets
• Experience working with mixed-methods approaches
• Experience conducting advanced statistical analyses (e.g., HLM, SEM, LCA)
An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate (1) familiarity with approaches designed to highlight and disrupt disparities in how early childhood systems support children, families, and early childhood professionals; (2) knowledge and passion for transforming the lives of young children; (3) proficient collaboration with university, public education, human service, and community partners in service of research and evaluation efforts; (4) ability to enact an independent line of research aligned with the Institute vision and mission; (5) skills in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches, though they may be more experienced with one or the other; (6) attention to detail; (7) ability to work independently and collaboratively; (8) initiative and creativity in developing relationships and approaches to addressing complex issues; and (9) be an optimistic, positive, resilient, insightful, and performance-driven decision-maker, problem-solver, and consensus-builder.
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Applicants should note that the goals of the Institute are university-, state-, and nation-wide, but the location of the Institute administration is in Omaha. This position will work primarily out of the Omaha office.
Follow instructions to complete the Standard Application. Along with your application, attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu. Direct questions about the online application process to: (402) 472-3701.
The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4128941
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and E-Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. All positions opened at the University of Nebraska are subject to veterans' preference.
Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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