RESEARCH SCIENTIST - NHAS
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 31, 2019
Req #: | 160369 |
Department: | SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 09/18/2018 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
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UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
The School of Social Work and the National LGBTQ Research Center have an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist (NHAS).
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 and caregivers. 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 2 will support the scientific needs of Aging with Pride: NHAS (National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study) (NIH/NIA; R01), the first federally funded, national longitudinal study of LGBTQ midlife and older adult health, aging and well-being. The study is designed to identify modifiable factors that account for health trajectories in these communities. NHAS is built upon strong collaborations across the nation with 2,450 LGBTQ older adults, their families and communities; 17 community agencies and service providers; and multidisciplinary experts from diverse fields, including Medicine, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Nursing, Psychology, Statistics, and Ethics. Additional studies include, but are not limited to, Sexual and Gender Minority Population Health, which is a national population-based study of the health and well-being of sexual and gender minorities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Scientist will 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; and assist with writing grant proposals related to one or more of the following topics: health equity and disparities research; risk and protective factors and mechanisms influencing health, well-being and aging of LGBTQ people, and their families and communities.
Under supervision of the Director, the Research Scientist will assist in identifying and evaluating existing literature and address research gaps in LGBTQ health equity/disparity studies. 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:
REQUIREMENTS
Doctoral Degree in public health, social work, psychology or other related health science or social science field. At least 2 years of experience in public health, gerontology, social work, psychology or other related health sciences or social sciences
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be willing to travel to conferences and/or community events multiple times per year
Application Process:
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