Research Associate

Post Date: 10-31-2008

Job Status: full-time

Job Description

3-C Institute for Social Development (3-C ISD) is seeking candidates for a Research Associate position.  Researchers at 3-C ISD have the opportunity to work on multiple federally funded projects that focus on applied child and family psychology, intervention trials and researcher training models.  Examples of current intervention projects include parent training to improve child and adolescent peer relationships, cultural heritage storytelling to increase social acceptance of diverse cultures and effectiveness of web-based dissemination of evidence-based interventions in school-based settings.  

The primary responsibilities of the Research Associate may include:

  • supervision of research assistants
  • grant writing
  • intervention development and testing
  • coordination with intervention sites
  • participant recruitment
  • questionnaire development
  • coordination of data collection
  • data management
  • statistical analyses
  • presentation/publication of findings

Job Requirements

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in applied research skills, scientific writing and interpersonal communication.  Collaborative multidisciplinary team working skills are a must.  Experience working with community sites for intervention implementation, particularly in schools, is desirable.

Employment Type:  Full-Time Employee

Minimum Experience Required:
  • Experience implementing school-based or clinical trials
  • Experience conducting behavioral observations
  • Experience conducting statistical analyses in SPSS or SAS
  • Experience collecting data with children

Degree Requirements:

A Doctoral degree in Psychology, Education or related area of study is preferred. A Master’s degree with commensurate experience will be considered. 

Manage Others? Yes 

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is based on education and experience level.  Salaries and benefits are competitive with the central NC area.

Company Information:

3-C Institute for Social Development is a growing, socially conscious company located in Cary, NC specializing in the creation and delivery of scientifically validated intervention and research training tools. The company is committed to the scientist-practitioner model in joining the art and science of behavioral psychology in the promotion of children's positive peer relationships and the social, emotional, and behavioral development of children of all ages.3-C Institute for Social Development has a collaborative, flexible and fun work environment that values teamwork, self-motivation and commitment to results.

 

Application Information: 

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, scientific writing sample, contact information for three references and salary requirements to careers@3cisd.com.

 

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