Senior Research Scientist I
Senior Research Scientist I
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Job Description
PIRE has a significant national presence in the area of applied science with funded research projects at its centers on prevention treatment and policy research. PIRE scientists and practitioners continually focus on the design and implementation of complex program evaluation strategies and the conduct of research related to health and social issues and criminal justice. PIRE practitioners and scientists provide training and technical assistance in many healthrelated areas to states and communities that are attempting to improve public health. For more information about PIRE go to .
Position Summary
Prevention Research Center (PRC; is based in Berkeley CA and also has offsite workers in various parts of the USA. Founded as a National Alcohol Research Center focusing on environmental approaches to prevention of alcoholrelated problems and continuously funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism it is one of five centers of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation which is celebrating 50 years of inquiry into the public health and wellbeing of varied communities. PRC and PIRE more generally have a significant national presence in the area of applied science with funded research projects on prevention treatment and policy research. PRC scientists and practitioners continually focus on the design and implementation of complex program evaluation strategies and the conduct of research related to health and social issues. PIRE practitioners and scientists provide training and technical assistance in many healthrelated areas to states and communities that are attempting to improve public health. For more information about PRC please visit for more information about PIRE please see.
PRC along with its parent organization Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) is seekingsenior research scientists and evaluatorsto join our team. This opportunity is open to senior career investigators and evaluators who wish to continue their research program while enhancing PIREs growing portfolio including research in areas such as: health mental health and substance use; child welfare; education; criminal justice; public policy; state county and community partnerships and program evaluation.
PIRE is a softmoney research organization. This independence and freedom come with the responsibility of seeking and securing ones own funding in collaboration with others. As part of your CV and introduction letter please share a brief description of your research interests and current or potential funders.
Successful applicants will be expected to pursue their own research while collaborating with other PIRE scientists in areas of mutual interest. Current or recent funding from NIH SAMHSA and/or other federal or state agencies is desired but not required. PIRE is prepared to assist researchers who submit applications with limited startup funding mentorship administrative assistance and collaborative scientific support. Employment is contingent upon successful awards.
PIRE is an independent nonprofit organization merging scientific knowledge and proven practice to create solutions that improve the health safety and wellbeing of individuals communities tribes and nations around the world. For fulltime researchers and evaluators we have excellent health coverage a retirement plan and flexible work arrangements available to support our nationally recognized institution of independent scientists.
Benefits Overview:
We look forward to talking with you about your interests and how your research can grow with PRC and PIRE.
Job Requirements
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PIRE is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
PIRE is a diverse community devoted to the promotion and acceptance of all people regardless of race color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age gender or physical ability or veteran status. PIRE is committed to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
PIRE will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process please contact Human Resources by email at
Position Summary
Prevention Research Center (PRC; is based in Berkeley CA and also has offsite workers in various parts of the USA. Founded as a National Alcohol Research Center focusing on environmental approaches to prevention of alcoholrelated problems and continuously funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism it is one of five centers of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation which is celebrating 50 years of inquiry into the public health and wellbeing of varied communities. PRC and PIRE more generally have a significant national presence in the area of applied science with funded research projects on prevention treatment and policy research. PRC scientists and practitioners continually focus on the design and implementation of complex program evaluation strategies and the conduct of research related to health and social issues. PIRE practitioners and scientists provide training and technical assistance in many healthrelated areas to states and communities that are attempting to improve public health. For more information about PRC please visit for more information about PIRE please see.
PRC along with its parent organization Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) is seekingsenior research scientists and evaluatorsto join our team. This opportunity is open to senior career investigators and evaluators who wish to continue their research program while enhancing PIREs growing portfolio including research in areas such as: health mental health and substance use; child welfare; education; criminal justice; public policy; state county and community partnerships and program evaluation.
PIRE is a softmoney research organization. This independence and freedom come with the responsibility of seeking and securing ones own funding in collaboration with others. As part of your CV and introduction letter please share a brief description of your research interests and current or potential funders.
Successful applicants will be expected to pursue their own research while collaborating with other PIRE scientists in areas of mutual interest. Current or recent funding from NIH SAMHSA and/or other federal or state agencies is desired but not required. PIRE is prepared to assist researchers who submit applications with limited startup funding mentorship administrative assistance and collaborative scientific support. Employment is contingent upon successful awards.
PIRE is an independent nonprofit organization merging scientific knowledge and proven practice to create solutions that improve the health safety and wellbeing of individuals communities tribes and nations around the world. For fulltime researchers and evaluators we have excellent health coverage a retirement plan and flexible work arrangements available to support our nationally recognized institution of independent scientists.
Benefits Overview:
- 3.57 weeks of accrued PTO during the first year
- Company provided Retirement Plan
- Company provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment of $100k
- Company provided Short and LongTerm Disability
- Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Strong skills in project management research collaboration and proposal development.
- A track record of relevant publications; and
- Experience writing grant and/or proposal applications for NIH SAMHSA and/or other agencies that fund scientific research.
We look forward to talking with you about your interests and how your research can grow with PRC and PIRE.
Job Requirements
- Anadvanced degree (e.g. M.D. Ph.D. J.D. or equivalent experience
- At least ten years experience in a relevant professional research environment.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop a research program.
- An established record of obtaining peerreviewed funding alone or in collaboration with others.
- The ability to work for an US employer.
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PIRE is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
PIRE is a diverse community devoted to the promotion and acceptance of all people regardless of race color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age gender or physical ability or veteran status. PIRE is committed to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
PIRE will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process please contact Human Resources by email at
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