We are looking to hire a Senior Research Associate in the Ohio University Center for Intervention Research in Schools (CIRS)
Associates can work from our offices at the main campus in Athens, Ohio or our CIRS offices in Columbus with flexibility for some remote work.
Steven W. Evans, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Center for Intervention Research in Schools (www.oucirs.org) invites individuals with experience working with teachers and school mental health professionals to support their use of school-based services to apply for the position.
The Senior Research Associate will play a leadership role in a project funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) evaluating the Beacon system which is designed to help educators and school mental health professionals provide tier 2 and tier 3 best practices for students with emotional and behavior problems in K to 12 schools.
Job duties include developing partnerships with school personnel and training those professionals in how to use Beacon and how to effectively integrate it into the school procedures for helping and tracking students. The Associate will also assist the team with the refinement of the Beacon system and the pilot studies being conducted.
Those interested in applying should have, at a minimum, a master’s degree in clinical, educational, or developmental psychology, school psychology, education, social work, counseling or related discipline and a year of work related experience by the position start date. The projected start date for this position is April 1. Travel reimbursement to schools provided in accordance with Ohio University policy. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Special application instructions: Please complete the online application at https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/39782 and upload the following documents when prompted:
- Statement of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of reference (Combined as one document and uploaded under the document type of References)
The review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration please apply by 11:59 pm EST on February 4, 2022. Direct questions to Dr. Steven Evans (evanss3@ohio.edu).
The Center for Intervention Research in Schools is an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research center that integrates training and service into all activities. Our goal is to improve the lives of children (early childhood through emerging adulthood) who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges through school-based interventions and
supports. CIRS provides a collaborative, collegial, and stimulating work environment that promotes growth and advancement in all students, staff and faculty. CIRS is home to highly productive faculty who represent multiple departments and colleges (Arts and Sciences,
Education, Medicine, Communications), 5 full-time staff members, 12 graduate students, and many undergraduate research assistants. CIRS has office space in Athens and
Columbus. CIRS faculty have received over $30 million in federal grants from a variety of funding agencies (NIMH, NIAAA, IES, NSF, PCORI, CDC) since our inception in 2012.
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.