26-021/10/06
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Middletown, Connecticut 06459-0418
Human Resources
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE:Research Scientist/Associate
DEPARTMENT:Psychology
GRADE:2
RANGE:Competitive salary commensurate with experience
TYPICAL DUTIES:This Research Scientist/Associate will be working for a grant funded project that will examine the impact of psychiatric disorders and behavioral health interventions in the development of substance abuse among high risk youth.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Analysis of large data sets;
  • Managing data collection efforts with state agencies;
  • Taking lead and collaborative roles on publications.

    This position is being funded from a multi-year grant. Employment is contingent upon continued funding of the grant.
    • MINIMUM DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Clinical, Applied Social, Developmental Psychology, Public Health or Epidemiology. The ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary settings and with diverse communities. Quantitative skills including experience in SAS and SPSS.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in relevant discipline.

    COMPETENCIES: Analytical skills, interpersonal communication.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research papers and letters of reference to:

    Lisa Dierker, PhD
    Wesleyan University
    Psychology Department
    207 High Street
    Middletown, CT 06459

    Application Deadline: March 31, 2006. Position to be filled by July 1, 2006.
    INTERNAL CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY IMMEDIATELY TO HUMAN RESOURCES. OUTSIDE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED BEGINNING 1/17/06.

    Wesleyan University is fully committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.


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