Associate Research III (KPWHRI)

This faculty member will join a collaborative team of international leaders in implementation science (Lewis, Dorsey, Weiner, Lyon), playing a central role (e.g., leading or co-leading their own project) in 2 NIH-funded centers optimizing evidence-based intervention (EBI) implementation; P50CA244432, P50MH126219. Ideal applicants will have experience conducting implementation or treatment research in under-resourced, youth-focused mental health settings; familiarity with this setting is not required. Applicants who value and are comfortable partnering with stakeholders (youth, clinic/school staff, providers, supervisors, policymakers) are encouraged. Applicants interested in developing implementation science methods for EBI implementation will have a platform for testing and disseminating these methods broadly. Our science is improved with diverse team members and perspectives; applicants who represent the broad range of diversity and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Research Associate's (RA's) provide content specific scientific expertise (e.g., epi methods, qualitative or quantitative data analyses, intervention design and implementation, etc.) to support one or more scientific programs. RA's typically work in collaboration with other scientists (ie, RA's or scientific investigators), Project Managers, Programmers, biostatisticians and other research staff. The RA track is considered a faculty track, as distinct from other staff roles in the Institute which also directly or indirectly support the scientific programs. As such, RA's are subject to the same academic standards for hiring and promotion as other faculty which include consideration of time within rank, local and national scientific service, scientific reputation, one's role in generating and disseminating scientific findings as well as one's overal skill competencies and annual performance. The RA track is a supporting faculty track distinct from the Scientific Investigator track, which is an independent scientific track. The RA III role is a mid-to-senior career position. RA III's work under the direction of multiple Scientific Investigators, but will function largely independently on assigned tasks. The specific activities RA III's participate in can be variable based on the needs of the project and a person's skillset, but all are expected to (1) apply advanced research methods, as relevant to their area of expertise, to the projects they support, (2) participate in scientific writing (such as grant applications and scientific papers), and (3) participate in the dissemination of scientific findings to a national audience. RA III's will spend more time in the latter two activities than more junior RA's. They are also expected to be increasingly nationally recognized for their scientific contributions to their field of study.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Routine activities: RA III's work under the supervision of one or more investigators to provide domain-specific scientific knowledge and research expertise (e.g., knowledge about epi methods, qualitative or quantitative data analyses, intervention design and implementation, etc.) to the projects they support and the Institute, but are senior scientists in this career track and require minimal oversight. They are expected to attend faculty meetings, scientific seminars, and other faculty activities. They independently manage their FTE/work demands and secure future collaborations. On occasion, an RA III may receive approval to submit grants as the Principal Investigator (PI) and lead independent projects. With prior approval from institute leadership, on occasion RA III's may supervise RA I's or II's.
- Scientific writing: RA III's will draft significant portions of grants proposals and scientific papers, but are also expected to serve as lead author on scientific papers and presentations and their performance will be judged in part on this productivity.
- Service: RA III's are expected to engage in annual service including service to the organization (KPWHRI or KPWA), local research community (e.g., UW, FHCRC), and national organizations (e.g., professional societies, research funders). Appropriate scientific service includes peer mentoring, serving on committees, teaching, and professional consulting with KPWA leadership, peer review of scientific journals and peer review of research applications. Annual performance will be judged in part on participation in these activities.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum four (4) years of advanced research training and experience at the post-master's level.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a comparable faculty-level research role.
Education
- Master's degree in epidemiology, behavioral science, anthropology, or a related field.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to conduct specific activities within one's content domain with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and take direction.
- Ability to mentor junior scientists.
- Research skills, with ability to review and synthesize the scientific literature.
- Ability to conduct qualitative or quantitative analyses.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in comparable faculty level role wih a doctorate degree.
- Experience working as a senior supporting, non-independent, research scientist.
- Individuals providing intervention services must have appropriate training, certification or licensures to practice by date of hire/transfer.
- Ability to review and synthesize the scientific literature, and ability to conduct qualitative or quantitative analyses.
- Doctorate degree in epidemiology, behavioral science, anthropology, or a related field.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Associate Research III (KPWHRI)
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
REQNUMBER: 974429
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.