Social Scientist

HDR • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Social Scientist at HDR will be part of a dedicated team focused on providing research-driven insights to enhance human-centered strategies in various contexts, including buildings and communities. This role involves developing and implementing client projects, conducting rigorous research, and translating findings into actionable recommendations to positively impact communities and organizations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a social science, public health, or related field preferred
• Master's degree required
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to articulate broader contexts
• Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate viable research opportunities
• Advanced statistical knowledge for data analysis
• Experience in user/human-centered research
• Knowledge of survey methodologies and representative sampling
• Experience conducting measurement validation procedures
• Track record of human-environment relations research and publications
• Adeptness in performing deadline-driven work
• Commitment to continual learning

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of client projects and initiatives
• Apply strategic thinking to articulate important problems and knowledge gaps
• Develop research questions and hypotheses, and contribute to the development of research designs and approaches
• Write detailed research plans and protocols
• Develop primary and/or secondary data collection methods and oversee data collection
• Format and merge datasets for analysis
• Conduct quantitative data analysis using appropriate methods and models
• Contribute to qualitative data analysis as needed
• Clearly articulate the broader context of studies and interpret research findings
• Conduct systematic literature searches and reviews
• Write reports and manuscripts, including background, methods, findings, and discussions
• Work collaboratively with other experts and project leaders
• Contribute to internal and external presentations
• Document results of building projects via evaluations
• Facilitate IRB or other regulatory reviews and approvals
• Advocate for the value of social sciences and human research
• Engage with other experts to enhance knowledge and skills
• Obtain/maintain CITI certification
• Author or co-author a research article published in a peer-reviewed journal
• Present at industry and/or research conferences
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunities for professional development
• Engagement with a supportive team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree