Senior Researcher, Suicide Prevention and Safety Outcomes

3 months ago
Full-time
Lead
Data Science and Analytics
American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1946

Description

  • Lead and manage complex research and evaluation projects or a portfolio of studies aligned with client and organizational priorities.
  • Oversee project planning, design, implementation, methods, timelines, procedures, and reporting structures.
  • Anticipate project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support timely, high-quality deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards, IRB requirements, and data governance policies.
  • Advise teams on advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
  • Develop conceptual frameworks and innovative research methodologies for prevention and evaluation work.
  • Lead data review, analysis, synthesis, and visualization efforts while ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.
  • Contribute to organizational strategy by identifying emerging research needs, funding trends, and innovation opportunities.
  • Represent AIR in national working groups, advisory panels, and technical expert meetings.
  • Lead proposal development, build partnerships, and support business growth through federal, state, foundation, and other opportunities.

Requirements

  • PhD in a related field such as Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, or Public Policy with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Firm understanding of implementation science.
  • Experience at a contract research and/or evaluation organization.
  • Experience with data collection methods such as structured interviews, observations, and survey research.
  • Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative analytic software such as STATA, R, Excel, NVivo, or 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, including grant and proposal writing.
  • Direct experience with suicide prevention, preferably in military, law enforcement, or justice system contexts.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis, with no employment-based visa sponsorship available.
  • Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

Benefits

  • Anticipated annual salary of $126,000 to $154,000 USD.
  • Remote work available within the United States or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations.
  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program.
  • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employment practices.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the hiring process.
  • Strict child safeguarding principles and background/reference check process.
  • Drug-free work environment.

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