Senior Research Scientist

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed institution is looking for a Senior Research Scientist to join the National Security Data and Policy Institute. This pivotal role involves conducting original research, leading a dynamic team, and collaborating with various research entities. The position offers a full-time, in-person opportunity with a flexible schedule after an initial period. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social, biological, or physical sciences and a passion for national security research. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to impactful research and policy development in a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; PhD preferred in relevant fields.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research and coordinate Institute deliverables.
• Lead a research team including post-doctoral researchers and interns.

Skills

Research Methodology

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Master's Degree

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The University of Virginia seeks a Senior Research Scientist for the newly established National Security Data and Policy Institute. This role will be responsible for conducting original research and the coordination of Institute deliverables. The Senior Research Scientist will be responsible for independent research production in their specialty area. Institute deliverables require collaborative work with research teams both internal and external to the University. The Senior Research Scientist will report to the NSDPI Research Program Director and will be responsible for a research team that includes post-doctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate interns. This is a full-time in-person position, with a negotiable flex schedule after the first two months. Regular in-person attendance at meetings and events will be required throughout the year.

Areas of expertise appropriate for the position include the social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, and biological, chemical, and systems engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• Education: Master's Degree
• Experience: At least three years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or be eligible to be granted US government security clearance
• PhD in the Social Sciences, Biological Science, Physical Sciences, or related field
• Experience in national security or intelligence

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

About the Position:

This position will remain open until filled. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. This is an exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $90,000-110,000 commensurate with education and experience.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA job board, and search for R0069597. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
• Writing sample (not to exceed 7 pages)

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

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