[ECPN] Adolescent Risk Behavior Researcher, PhD Level Position with RTI International

[Jennifer Lewis]

Adolescent Risk Behavior Researcher, PhD Level

 

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative,
multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a
worldwide staff of more than 2,800 people, RTI offers innovative research
and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services.
Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific
organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.  

    

Job Description  

 

RTI International is seeking a Adolescent Risk Behavior Researcher trained
in adolescent risk behavior (substance use, sex, violence) to grow and
contribute in a program area of risk behavior and family research.  

    

Responsibilities  

 

Assist with implementing a meta-analysis cross-site evaluation of abstinence
education programs and programs serving pregnant and parenting teens; review
evaluation reports and provide evaluation technical assistance to such
programs; assist with writing proposals on interventions to promote
parent-child communication and prevent adolescent substance use and sex risk
behaviors; and take a lead role on writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed
journals.  

    

Qualifications  

 

Ph.D. or Dr.P.H., or pending completion of Ph.D or Dr.P.H. in public health,
psychology, sociology, or a related field and experience in adolescent
health research. Qualified candidates must have at least 1 year of
experience in adolescent health and/or risk behavior research. 

 

Strong research methodological skills, multivariate analytic skills, strong
writing ability and peer-reviewed publication record in adolescent health
and/or risk behavior research, and knowledge of social and behavioral theory
are required; project leadership experience is desired. A writing sample is
requested at the time of application

   

***For more information and to apply, please visit www.rti.org/job11286

 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V  

 

 

 

Lawrence Andrusyszyn

RTI International

Phone: (919) 541-6765

Fax: (919) 316-3556

www.rti.org/careers

 

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