Research Scientist/engineer 4 (temporary )

Research Scientist/Engineer 4

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School Of Medicine currently has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time, temporary Research Scientist/Engineer 4.

Seven Directions at the University of Washington is the first national public health institute in the United States to focus solely on improving Indigenous health and wellness. We are committed to cultivating and sharing knowledge, connecting communities and resources, and working to achieve shared goals for future generations. Seven Directions partners to support tribal communities to increase the capacity of tribal health systems designed to prevent and respond to the opioid overdose epidemic and address other health disparities, as well as conducting community-driven and community-designed health research.

This position is in the field of public health research. The position will focus on better understanding and improving Indigenous public health and prevention in the areas of opioid overdose, substance use, and mental health using epidemiological and social science frameworks and data. The Research Scientist (RS) is a key member of the Seven Directions team, works alongside senior team members and guides junior team members in implementing a variety of research, evaluation and training activities, including contributing to project design, grant writing, implementation and management of multiple research projects, IRB submission and modification, data management and data analysis, manuscript development and dissemination, and technical assistance on data and implementation science.

The RS will lead and provide collaborative support in deliverables related to overdose prevention Technical Assistance (TA), Indigenous evaluation, urban Indian pilot data analysis, data modernization and broad capacity building and system strengthening in partnership with Indigenous communities. The RS will be focused on updating our AI/AN substance use and mental health environmental scan (from 2019), Tribal Promising Practices (from 2020), Gathering Grounds peer-reviewed manuscript (from 2019) for dissemination, and drafting Seven Directions Indigenous TA models for both peer-reviewed journal and communities, and other related manuscripts. The RS will develop and update data governance policies and protocols as well as research operations protocols for Seven Direction materials. The RS will draft a scope of Indigenous evaluation training materials including peer reviewed literature sources and community data and research, interfacing with CDC partners and executing Indigenous evaluation training.

The ideal candidate will bring doctoral level experience working in research, evaluation or training with AI/AN communities as well as an understanding of and humility toward AI/AN historical, contemporary, and cultural contexts.

Responsibilities

• Research study design, grant preparation, data analysis and scientific writing/publication (40%)
• Research and Project Management (30%)
• Dissemination of Findings (20%)
• Administration and operations (10%)

Minimum Requirements

A Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Information School, American Indian Studies, or related fields, and a minimum of four years working in the field.

Additional Requirements

Familiarity with or work experience with Indigenous or other underserved populations and settings. Familiarity with issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native Indigenous health, healing, cultural diversity and strengths. Familiarity with public health evaluation including Indigenous evaluation. Demonstrated fluency in Quantitative and/or Qualitative and/or Mixed Methods research methodology.

Desired Qualifications

A Doctoral Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Information School, American Indian Studies, or related fields. Four or more years working in or on behalf of tribal nations and American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in both urban and rural settings. Advanced statistical analysis and program software knowledge. Knowledge or prior experience with mixed methods data collection and analysis. Familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages, e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, etc. Indigenous research methods.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $99,444.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $164,328.00 annual Other Compensation: Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable