Research Scientist

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$117,128 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Schaeffer Center is seeking a Research Scientist, who will work closely with the Co-Director of the Aging and Cognition Program to plan, design, and execute research projects in the areas of economics of aging, cognitive and functional health over the lifecourse, risk, care and economic outcomes of dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological diseases. This position is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal dependent on needs of the projects and the Research Scientist’s progress toward developing and securing external funding. Key duties include, but are not limited to: Planning, designing, and conducting of highly specialized, technical, and complex research projects independently Contributing to the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards Identifying, researching, compiling, and evaluating data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization Developing and applying dynamic microsimulation data programming skills Analyzing and evaluating survey and administration claims research data and providing interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research Developing data files and research documentation Writing papers and publishing study results Presenting at academic conferences Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to staff and/or student workers

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
5 years directly related education and experience in research specialization with highly advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories, and concepts.
Must have demonstrated leadership in developing new ideas and ability to publish in academic outlets (i.e., first authored publications, conceptual leadership in the development of publications generated alone or with others, and/or writing of first drafts of publications and/or single authored publications).
Cover letter
Resume/CV

Responsibilities

Planning, designing, and conducting of highly specialized, technical, and complex research projects independently
Contributing to the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards
Identifying, researching, compiling, and evaluating data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization
Developing and applying dynamic microsimulation data programming skills
Analyzing and evaluating survey and administration claims research data and providing interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research
Developing data files and research documentation
Writing papers and publishing study results
Presenting at academic conferences
Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to staff and/or student workers
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.