The research scientist will lead existing and future research and evaluation efforts, and in this role will (1) design, implement, and lead research and evaluation projects and may serve as principal investigator and/or project director; (2) collect and analyze data for multiple projects and purposes; (3) draw and communicate practice and policy inferences from analyses; (4) prepare written and oral presentations for diverse audiences; (5) write manuscripts for publication, research, and policy briefs, and (6) write and submit grants to procure funding.

The classification of this position is dependent on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Applicants who meet the criteria for senior research scientist will be appointed at that level.

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate (1) familiarity with approaches designed to highlight and disrupt disparities in how early childhood systems support children, families, and early childhood professionals; (2) knowledge and passion for transforming the lives of young children; (3) proficient collaboration with university, public education, human service, and community partners in service of research and evaluation efforts; (4) ability to enact an independent line of research aligned with the Institute vision and mission; (5) skills in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches, though they may be more experienced with one or the other; (6) attention to detail; (7) ability to work independently and collaboratively; (8) initiative and creativity in developing relationships and approaches to addressing complex issues; and (9) be an optimistic, positive, resilient, insightful, and performance-driven decision-maker, problem-solver, and consensus-builder.

Applicants should note that the goals of the Institute are university-, state-, and nation-wide, but the location of the Institute administration is in Omaha. This position will work primarily out of the Omaha office.

Follow instructions to complete the Standard Application. Along with your application, attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu. Direct questions about the online application process to: (402) 472-3701.