Research Scientist (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,513 - 107,786; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education in Newark invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Research Scientist within the Office of Policy, Planning, Evaluation & Testing. Under general direction, independently initiates and conducts a research program, coordinates with other programs, and supervises staff as appropriate.

Requires Doctorate degree and four years of related experience; Tableau development with SQL, Power BI, Python and Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required in a discipline appropriate to the position.
• Four years of related experience.
• Tableau development with SQL, Power BI, Python and Excel preferred.
• Driver's license required only if vehicle operation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts a research program independently under general direction.
• Coordinates the program with other divisions and agencies as appropriate.
• Supervises personnel engaged in research activities and evaluates staff.
• Prepares clear, scientifically sound reports of research results.
• Acts as a scientific consultant within the department.

Skills

Tableau

SQL

Power BI

Python

Excel

Education

Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position

Job description

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Research Scientist within the Office of Policy, Planning, Evaluation & Testing.

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Definition

Under general direction, independently, initiates and conducts a research program in a specified field or supervises staff engaged in conducting a research program or project; coordinates the research program with other programs within and outside of the agency as appropriate; does related duties.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Doctorate's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position.
• Four (4) years of experience in an area appropriate to the position.
• Tableau development experience along with a working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Python and Excel preferred.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

NOTE: A Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position plus an additional two (2) years of experience as specified above may be substituted for the Doctorate.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Uses sophisticated, often newly developed equipment to conduct unique experiments and/or develop new approaches to existing problems.
• Develops and introduces new procedures and approaches to existing analytical and/or research programs.
• Initiates, executes, and directs a research program or project independent of supervision.
• Exercises administrative, scientific, and technical supervision over personnel engaged in conducting a research program or project.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of clear, scientifically sound, accurate, and informative reports of the results accruing from research activities.
• Acts as a scientific consultant to the department in the specific fields relating to an area of scientific competence.
• Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
• Coordinates the major projects under investigation with programs of other divisions, departments or agencies.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office of related units.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Reports To: Department Head

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation

• Salary Range: $85,513 - $107,786
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
• Union Affiliation: Local 32

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer‑paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12‑month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER