Research Scientist - Center for Children and Families

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Research Scientist is responsible for coordinating and administering key activities within the research program, including managing participant flow, ensuring confidentiality, and overseeing data collection and intervention processes. The role involves supervising project staff, including assistants and research students, and overseeing family interventions and assessments. Serves as Co-Principal Investigator (PI) for the assigned project. Prepares progress notes, assisting with manuscripts and reports for funding agencies, recruitment, and enrollment, as well as managing compliance with NIH reporting. Supports budget preparation, policy implementation, and program development, while collaborating with faculty, staff, and the community.

• Coordinates activities administered by the research program and participates in the development and implementation of procedures for the program.
  
• Ensures and maintains the highest standard of confidentiality of participant records and database.
  
• Coordinates the participant flow, consults with referral sources, coordinates and oversees assistants' project activities and undergraduate research assistants.
  
• Implements ongoing research activities involved in collection of data for each wave of data collection.
  
• Oversees and monitors all intervention conditions.
  
• Manages the project and administers the intervention of caseload of families per week. Reviews the cases and prepares weekly progress notes for each family.
  
• Administers approximately 4 assessments per week. These assessments take approximately 2 hours to complete.
  
• Oversees training of current and incoming doctoral students in assessment and intervention procedures.
  
• Prepares manuscripts for publication and prepares progress reports for funding agencies.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
  
• Oversees recruitment and enrollment activities, including compliance with NIH recruitment/enrollment reports.
  
• Assists with budget preparation and management.
  
• Assists in the interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures as the they apply to assigned areas of responsibilities.
  
• Provides recommendation and assists in the development of programs
  
• Interacts with faculty, staff, and community.

Doctoral degree and one (1) year of relevant experience.

Must have a PhD or proof of degree by hire date.

Administrative

$75,000 - $80,000

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Criminal Background Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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