[Hiring] Research Scientist @The Trevor Project

Role Description

This role will work with the Director of Research Science to dramatically expand the body of research on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people, with a specialized focus on the theoretical understanding of suicidology. The Research Scientist will collaborate on research design and analysis plans, conduct complex quantitative analyses, and contribute to high-impact peer-reviewed manuscripts as well as externally-facing reports and research briefs. Additionally, the Research Scientist will support internal initiatives as needed to ensure that everything at The Trevor Project is data-informed. The Research Scientist will be a leading researcher on suicidology among LGBTQ+ youth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analyses of The Trevor Project’s national cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys on the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth people to increase scientific understanding of key risk and protective factors for suicide.
• Co-author manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals as well as mass consumption briefs and reports that will be published on our website and disseminated to the press and partners.
• Present to a wide range of stakeholders, including internal groups, external partners, conferences, and the media, about The Trevor Project’s research as well as overall research on LGBTQ+ youth mental health and suicide prevention.
• Provide input to ensure that future national surveys, both cross-sectional and longitudinal, tap into key research areas that inform knowledge of and ability to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Participate in ongoing internal initiatives of The Trevor Project’s programs by collaborating with other departments.
• Identify and internally disseminate relevant new research being conducted and published on crisis services, suicide prevention, mental health, and LGBTQ+ youth.
• Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices.
• Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously.
• Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines.
• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of publishing peer-reviewed research on LGBTQ+ young people, with expertise in LGBTQ+ youth mental health and suicidology, and a PhD or equivalent.
• Proficiency in quantitative analyses of survey data.
• Collaborating and approaching all work and interactions with empathy and inclusion.
• Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to audiences inside and outside of the organization.
• Commitment to outstanding internal and external service to colleagues, individuals served, donors, and collaborators.
• Demonstrating awareness and support for The Trevor Project’s mission and vision.
• Setting clear timelines and driving projects to completion.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Requirements

• Experience mentoring others in quantitative methods.
• Proven ability to listen and respond to develop mutual understanding and trust.
• Skilled at conveying technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Proven focus on proactive and inclusive issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility in the midst of change, able to successfully juggle multiple deliverables.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $75k - 91k
• Remote work opportunity in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.
• Exempt Full Time classification.
• Union Role.