[Hiring] Research Scientist @CHN Nebraska

Role Description

The Research Scientist leads and/or provides oversight for all scientific aspects of research and evaluation projects including:

• Proposal development and research design
• Defining target population
• Identifying data needed
• Measurement tool development
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Deliverable development

The Research Scientist will also be involved in scientific and academic activities such as:

• Conceiving and developing manuscripts
• Conference presentations

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nutrition, public health or similar health-related field
• Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship and at or above the comparable level of Assistant Professor; preferably focused on behavioral nutrition or public health
• Skilled in program evaluation; experience evaluating nutrition-related programs
• Strong interpersonal skills; experience collaborating and communicating with clients and funders
• Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis
• Strong leadership skills; experience leading projects or people
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; history of scientific presentations and peer-reviewed publications
• Proficient in data collection and analysis tools such as SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, NVivo, SPSS, and SAS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom)

Requirements

• Maintain a productive, comfortable, and distraction-free remote work environment
• Comply with the CNHI work schedule
• Follow care and security standards for CNHI-issued equipment
• Supply your own Internet connection, allowing for seamless communication for video conferencing

Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to: stand; sit; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and reach, stoop and/or kneel to install computer equipment for periods of time throughout the day
• The employee must have the specific vision ability to complete close vision requirements due to computer work
• The employee is required to be able to complete light to moderate lifting

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package provided

Job Type

• This is a full-time, remote position

Travel

• This position may include travel for client visits, conference attendance, other promotional or networking activities, and the annual all-staff retreat

How to Apply

To apply, please apply through the CNHI career page ( https://www.centerfornutrition.org/careers ), include a statement of interest and resume/CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please mention any foreign language skills in your materials.