The Trevor Project
Research
ResearchScientist
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“Research Scientist at The Trevor Project. Skills: Suicidology, Quantitative analysis. Conduct quantitative analyses of surveys. Increase scientific understanding of mental health”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase scientific understanding; Complete shareable outputs
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Multitasking; Attention to detail; Accuracy; Issue resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD or equivalent, Publishing peer-reviewed research, Expertise in LGBTQ+ youth mental health, Expertise in suicidology, Quantitative analyses of survey data, Collaborating with empathy and inclusion, Creating relationships with cross-functional teams, Listening and responding to develop mutual understanding, Fostering an environment where different opinions can be considered, Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly, Distilling complex information into compelling presentations, Conveying technical information to non-technical audience, Commitment to outstanding internal and external service, Proactive and inclusive issue resolution, Continuous improvement for systems and processes, Flexibility in the midst of change, Juggling multiple deliverables, Adapting to new situations, Awareness and support for The Trevor Project’s mission, Setting clear timelines, Driving projects to completion, Conceptualizing complex quantitative analyses, Conducting complex quantitative analyses, Interpreting complex quantitative analyses, Mentoring others in quantitative methods, Proficiency in spoken and written English
Nice to Have
PhD preferred
What You'll Do.
Conduct quantitative analyses of surveys
Increase scientific understanding of mental health
Identify key risk and protective factors for suicide
Co-author manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Write mass consumption briefs and reports
Disseminate to press and partners
Present research to stakeholders
Provide input to national surveys
Tap into key research areas
Participate in internal initiatives
Collaborate with other departments
Identify and disseminate relevant new research
Demonstrate fair business practices
Demonstrate ethical business practices
Demonstrate equitable business practices
Share knowledge appropriately
Demonstrate successful planning
Demonstrate successful problem-solving
Demonstrate multitasking
Work well within tight timelines
Work effectively with others
Communicate effectively with others
Collaborate effectively with others
Demonstrate attention to detail
Demonstrate accuracy in all work
Demonstrate commitment to fostering diversity
Demonstrate commitment to maintaining inclusion
Demonstrate commitment to maintaining belonging
Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Conceptualize complex quantitative analyses
Conduct complex quantitative analyses
Interpret complex quantitative analyses
Mentor others in quantitative methods
Drive projects to completion
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal initiatives; Other departments
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Presenting information; Technical information to non-technical audience
Process & Methodology
Planning, Problem-solving, Multitasking, Setting clear timelines, Driving projects to completion
Full Job Description
## Description Role: Research Scientist Location: This role will be remote in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii Reports to: Director of Research Science Classification: Exempt Full Time Union Role? Yes Salary Range: $75k - 91k Summary: 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 our scientific understanding of the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people including 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 our future national surveys, both cross-sectional and longitudinal, tap into key research areas that inform our knowledge of and ability to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth. Participate in the ongoing internal initiatives of The Trevor Project’s programs by collaborating with other departments. Identify and in
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