PT Research Scientist

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's Barnett College of Public Health is searching for a part-time Research Scientist. This grant-funded position is in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and focuses on community participation and inclusion for people with disabilities, specifically those with serious mental illnesses and autism. The role involves overseeing research initiatives, managing data, supervising staff, and contributing to publications and grant proposals.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, social work/welfare, public health, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or other relevant discipline and at least 4 years of related experience in the development of interventions autistic adults or adults with mental illnesses.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Expertise with adults with serious mental illnesses.
• Experience with overseeing research projects and preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication.
• Demonstrated background or interest in expanding their research experience with these populations in the area of community participation and inclusion.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to operate all standard office equipment and software including MS office.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of program research initiatives including: Evaluating and implementing interventions that promote community participation of adults with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, or major depression, or autistic adults (e.g., work, housing, education, leisure/recreation, spirituality); Translational research that examines strategies for enhancing the uptake of evidence-based practices in community mental health settings; Research that examines factors that may affect community participation, cognitive functioning, or other mental health outcomes; Specific knowledge of research on caregiver perspectives on inclusion and participation and on racial and ethnic factors that influence participation; and Evaluation of interventions with neurotypical populations to increase inclusion practices and decrease discrimination toward individuals with mental illness or autistic individuals.
• Overall data management and analysis of research projects.
• Supervising up to two Center research staff.
• Writing research publications and grant proposals in partnership with Center faculty.
• Assistance in overseeing Center studies.
• Providing training and technical assistance related to Center activities.
• Additional similar undertakings associated with having a productive and successful research career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree