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Chapel Hill, NC - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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:
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluations (PIRE) Chapel Hill NC Center is seekingsenior level investigators and evaluatorsto join our team. This opportunity is open to career investigators and evaluators who wish to grow 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. 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
To apply for this position visit 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



PIRE is an entrepreneurial and selffunded research organization. Independence and freedom as a scientist come with the responsibility of seeking and securing ones own funding. Please share your resume along with a brief description of your research interest and potential funders.

Successful applicants willbe expected to pursue their own research while collaborating with other PIRE scientists in areas of mutual interest.PIRE is prepared to assist researchers submit applications with funding assistance administrative support and collaborative scientific support.Employment is contingent upon successful awards.
This opportunity is open to senior level investigators and/or a small team of investigators who are positioned to substantially contribute to PIREs alcohol tobacco and other drug and health policy portfolio or other research agendaby securing and/or bringing funding opportunities.
Specifically we invite letters of inquiry from senior level investigators who have:
  • Current or recent funding from NIH CDC SAMHSA states communities foundations and/or other agencies and entities that fund scientific research and evaluation
  • A track record of relevant publications in high impact journals and
  • Strong skills in research collaboration and project management.
PIRE has a strong commitment to research dissemination and moving science to practice and practice to science. The implementation of our work is demonstrated in peerreviewed journal articles reports for government and lay audiences and professional presentations.
We look forward to talking with you about your interests and how your research can grow with PIRE.

Job Requirements
  • Advanced degree (e.g. M.D. Ph.D. J.D. or equivalent experience
  • Five years of professional experience
  • Peerreviewed publications
  • Demonstrated experience securing and managing funded grants or contracts

Employment Type

Full Time

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