Research Scientist II (Statistician)

Boys Town; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE seeks a Research Scientist II (Statistician) to maintain an independent, nationally impactful research program. You will develop facilities, collect data, and publish results, collaborating with faculty and securing external grant funds. The role includes training graduate students, supervising staff, and presenting at national meetings.

A Ph.D. or equivalent is required, with evidence of publications and grant activity.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to that of a faculty member at a research university, including a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in psychology, education, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrates potential for success in development of a research program with national impact, with a strong record of publications and presentations.
• Collaborative and capable of securing external grant funding and leading research projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an independent research program with national impact and secure external grant funds.
• Publish research results in refereed journals and present at national meetings.
• Supervise graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff funded by external grants.
• Collaborate with other faculty and organizations on research problems of mutual interest.
• Assist in budget preparation and participate in administrative functions as requested by leadership.

Job description

## Research Scientist II (Statistician)Apply: Omaha, NE: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-2026-9330Maintains an independent research program with a history of previous funding. Develops and maintains a research program with national impact. Develops and maintains the appropriate facilities for the research program. Participates in collaborative research projects with other members of the research faculty and secures independent, external grant funds to support the research program as described in the Boys Town Research Guidelines.**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:*** ## Works directly in the laboratory to implement the research program, collects data, develops new procedures, and in other ways ensures success of the program.* ## Consistently obtains independent, external research funding from government agencies such as NIH and/or other funding agencies. Consistently aids in the preparation of grant proposals and contributes sections to proposals being submitted by other members of the research faculty.* ## Participates in BTNRH training programs by coordinating or making presentations as part of core courses, working with graduate fellows and summer interns, and supervising graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows where appropriate.* ## Publishes research results in refereed journals and makes presentations at national meetings.* ## Recruits and supervises research assistant(s) or other staff supported by non-BTNRH funds to facilitate research progress.* ## Collaborates with other members of the research faculty on research problems of mutual interest.* ## Contributes to the national research effort in the field of interest through reviews of manuscripts and grant proposals, helping to organize national meetings, and service on committees of national organizations.* ## Serves on appropriate BTNRH committees, assists in annual budget preparation, and performs other administrative functions as requested by the Director of Research Center and the Director of Research.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*** ## Apply skills necessary to implement and maintain a research program that has national impact.* ## Apply comprehensive knowledge of the relevant literature and skill and experience with research procedures related to language science, child development, speech perception, auditory development, or relative disciplines, including knowledge of relevant research procedures.* ## Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer applications appropriate for the field of interest.* ## Communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.* ## Work well with other professional personnel and with support staff.* ## Provide research training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as well as to train, supervise, and evaluate research assistants and technicians.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** ## Education and experience equivalent to that of a faculty member at a research university, including a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in psychology, education, social sciences, or a related discipline, including work in one or more major laboratories where research was performed relevant to the current research program required.* ## Demonstrates the potential for success in development of a research program with national impact, as indicated by a significant record of publication in refereed journals and presentations at national meetings, commensurate with the number of years (i.e. generally 8-14 years) since a doctoral degree was received required.* ## Recognition in the form of invited presentations and publications, and other honors and awards required.* ## If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.* ## Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.* ## Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.* ## Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.## ## **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** ## Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up. Occasionally subject to hazards such as moving mechanical parts or electrical current.