Senior Social Science Researcher for Weather Testbeds

FedWriters, Inc.; Norman (OK); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Social Science Research and Testbed Support Specialist to design and lead qualitative and mixed-methods research evaluating how forecasters, emergency managers, and decision-makers use experimental severe weather forecasts.

You will bridge physical science with human decision-making and coordinate with HWT and other testbeds. Based at the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman, Oklahoma, this full-time hybrid role involves field deployments, IRB compliance,

Qualifications

• Must have MA/MS in a social science discipline or related field; PhD preferred.
• 8+ years of professional or academic experience.
• Experience designing and conducting qualitative or mixed-methods research.
• Familiarity with IRB processes and human subjects protections.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and practitioners.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement qualitative and mixed-methods research studies.
• Develop interview protocols, focus group guides, surveys, and materials.
• Conduct in-person and virtual interviews with forecasters, emergency managers, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and user engagement activities.
• Support testbed activities with experiment design and coordination.
• Analyze qualitative and mixed-methods data and synthesize findings.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and publications.

Skills

Qualitative research

Mixed-methods

Interview design

Focus groups

IRB compliance

Written communication

Education

MA/MS in social science or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Qualitative analysis software

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Social Science Research and Testbed Support Specialist to design and lead qualitative and mixed-methods research evaluating how forecasters, emergency managers, and decision-makers use experimental severe weather forecasts.

You will bridge physical science with human decision-making and coordinate with HWT and other testbeds. Based at the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman, Oklahoma, this full-time hybrid role involves field deployments, IRB compliance,