Research Scientist - IDEA
Req #: | 160753 |
Department: | School of Social Work |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Job Location Detail: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 09/26/2018 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
Shift: | First Shift |
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Position Characteristics:
Describe the field of research this position is engage in:
Health Disparities; Public Health; Social Work; Psychology; Medicine
Describe the purpose of the research project(s) this position supports:
Built upon more than two decades of research, the National LGBTQ Research Center is dedicated to creating innovations to address the health, aging, and well-being of LGBTQ midlife and older adults, their families, caregivers and communities. It is distinguished by its innovative responses to the changing nature and diversity of aging in our society. The Center houses several key research studies, including multiple federally funded projects, using science to promote best practices in research, education and practice to promote equity and reduce social, economic and health disparities now and for generations to come.
The Research Scientist will support the scientific needs of Aging with Pride: IDEA (Innovations in Dementia, Empowerment and Action) (NIH/NIA, R01), which is the first federally funded study to develop and test interventions for LGBTQ older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners. IDEA has built strong collaborations with LGBTQ adults, their families and communities; community agencies and service providers; and multidisciplinary experts from diverse fields such as Psychology, Medicine, Social Work, Nursing, and Statistics. Additional studies include the development and testing of innovative interventions to address health disparities and inequities in marginalized populations.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Research Scientist will evaluate interventions; manage and analyze data and summarize results; perform power analysis; complete systematic literature reviews; draft, develop and assist with writing scientific manuscripts and reports; prepare and present presentations at scientific and community meetings; prepare and manage IRB requirements; assist with development and design of interventions; and write grant proposals related to LGBTQ health disparities; dementia, and behavioral health.
Under supervision of the Director, this person will assist in identifying and evaluating existing literature and address research gaps in health disparities and inequities research, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among LGBTQ adults, and other disparities and behavioral health topics. The Research Scientist should be able to complete tasks under limited supervision and work collaboratively with other team members to accomplish organizational goals. This position will develop a knowledge base designed to improve health, aging and well-being in historically marginalized communities.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The minimum level of education required: Doctoral Degree in psychology, public health, social work, nursing or other related health sciences or social sciences.
The minimum level of technical expertise needed/required to successfully perform the job effectively: knows and uses the fundamental concepts, practices and procedure of a particular field of specialization; continues development of technical expertise and knowledge through experience and application.
Specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job satisfactorily include:
DESIRED
Knowledge, skills and abilities that are desirable, providing for an enhanced level of job performance include:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
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