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Research Scientist/Engineer - Assistant (Limited Term/Temporary)

University of Washington

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Posted:

February 5, 2021

Location:

Seattle, Washington

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Salary:

Open

Type:

Full Time

Limited Term Appointment - Prof Staff (NE H)

The UW Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to improving the health of all children by educating physicians of the future, advancing research, advocating for children and providing the outstanding clinical care. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest Department in the UW School of Medicine and includes 20+ sub specialty divisions.

The Division of General Pediatrics has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Research Scientist/Engineer – Assistant. The purpose of this position is to provide research support for the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC). HIPRC is a worldwide leader in injury cause and prevention research. HIPRC’s multi-disciplinary faculty are dedicated to conducting research, education, and prevention programs aimed at diminishing the personal impact of trauma, and broadening the effectiveness of injury prevention and treatment programs regionally and nationally.

The Temporary Research Scientist/Engineer - Assistant position will support a grant-funded research project studying the impact of state laws pertaining to school-based response and prevention on reducing adolescent intimate partner violence. The position will be paid hourly and requires experience conducting difference-in-difference analyses. This individual will be responsible for managing state-level data from CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey and conducting analyses to assess the impact of state laws on outcomes of adolescent intimate partner violence longitudinally. This position reports directly to the project PI, Dr. Avanti Adhia. The position will be based at the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center on the Harborview Medical Center campus but all work and meetings will be completed remotely. There will also be opportunities for co-authorship and to assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication or presentation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•Manage state-level data from CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey
•Conduct difference-in-differences analyses to assess the impact of state laws on outcomes of adolescent intimate partner violence
•Assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication or presentation
•Assist with developing presentations or materials for external dissemination
•Meet regularly with project PI to review project progress and plan next steps
•Perform additional duties as assigned that fall within the reasonable scope of this position

Minimum qualifications:

•Bachelor’s Degree in public health, public policy, sociology, or any related field AND one year of appropriate experience in academic research OR equivalent education/experience
•Experience conducting difference-in-difference analyses using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R)
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Proficient with the Microsoft office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired qualifications:

•Master’s degree in public health, public policy, education, or any related field
•Currently enrolled in doctoral program
•Work experience, academic training, and/or interest in violence research or adolescent health.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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“Onsite work” in the interim will vary for units and for specific positions and will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Internal Number: 187015

About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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