Social & Behavioral Science Research Scientist — Flexible Hours

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO & Holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Howard University is seeking a Research Scientist to lead highly specialized research with significant latitude for independent judgment, creativity, and innovation in both theoretical and experimental applications.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing advanced research projects, contributing to scholarly publications, mentoring graduate students, and collaborating with the broader scientific community while advancing the university's research mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstration of organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in teams.
• Working independently to produce reports and publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social, behavioral, or economic analyses or studies.
• Communicate results from analyses.
• Attend meetings and conferences to present research results.
• Assist with managing research projects (design, IRB approval, data collection, data analysis).
• Mentor graduate research assistants and contribute to program development.
• Publish peer‑reviewed papers and present results at conferences.
• Collaborate on additional research projects with Howard University and the broader scientific community.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent research & reporting

Education

PhD in Behavioral or Social Science (recent)

Job description

Howard University is seeking a Research Scientist to lead highly specialized research with significant latitude for independent judgment, creativity, and innovation in both theoretical and experimental applications.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing advanced research projects, contributing to scholarly publications, mentoring graduate students, and collaborating with the broader scientific community while advancing the university's research mission.