National Safety Council is hiring a
Senior Research Associate

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Research Associate at the National Safety Council. The role involves conducting scientific research, analyzing data, and presenting findings in various formats. The candidate should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience. The position is remote.

Requirements

Master's degree in research, Public Health, Sociology, I/O Psychology, Environmental Health & Safety, or a similar field and at least 6 years of relevant experience conducting searches and analysis of published scientific literature, using online tools and in-print materials to identify sources of scientific information. OR Bachelor's degree in research, Public Health, Sociology, I/O Psychology, Environmental Health & Safety, or similar field and at least 8 years of relevant experience conducting searches and analysis of published scientific literature, using online tools and in-print materials to identify sources of scientific information

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientifically rigorous research in a specialized area under the direction of the program leader
• Perform systematic reviews of scientific literature on specific topics
• Design and conduct applied experimental, quasi-experimental, and other quantitative and qualitative research
• Gather, analyze, and interpret study data
• Draft research study reports or summaries of findings
• Submit research to peer-reviewed publications and other research outlets
• Present at conferences or related events
• Participate in reviews of scientific literature on various safety topics
• Use various presentation formats to share information about published research with internal and external audiences
• Develop various data collection tools such as survey questionnaires, interview guides, or focus group moderator guides
• Apply research techniques to validate and pilot data collection tools
• Perform data collection, transfer, storage, cleanup, coding, validation, and other data management functions
• Under supervision, apply statistical techniques to conduct analysis of quantitative data
• Perform analysis of qualitative data
• Assist in identifying opportunities for future research and research funding
• Support the preparation and submission of proposals for funding
• Collaborate with internal program owners to implement and execute impact measurement methodologies
• Maintain and identify improvement opportunities for NSC’s internal impact measurement tracking system
• Analyze program quantitative and qualitative data
• Assist in the development of evaluation reports
• Prepare presentations and reports to inform various audiences on all aspects of program process and results

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional experience in applied research, program evaluation, policy evaluation, public health and safety, not-for-profit organizations
• Familiarity with program evaluation methodology

Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1 st year and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Student loan pay-down
• Dress for your day