Prairie View A&M University

Job Title

Research Scientist

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Scientist, under general supervision, will design and implement applied research projects, analyze complex data sets, research, identify and apply for grant funding to support research, evaluate programs and provide technical assistance to satisfy the Center’s legislative mandate. Support research, provide technical assistance and translate research into training for the Center’s trainer(s). The research scientist must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Support Center-led research initiatives under general supervision.
• Maintain an independent research program including but not limited to research on juvenile delinquent conduct, at risk behavior and crime in Texas.
• Conceptualize, develop and design quantitative and qualitative research designs pertaining to juvenile crime prevention and intervention.
• Summarize, analyze and report original research findings for publication, particularly to peer reviewed journals.
• Evaluate programs relating to juvenile risk, delinquency and crime.
• Identify and apply for grant funding.
• Work with graduate student assistant(s) and graduate interns.
• Travel to Center sites ( currently Harris, Smith, & Dallas counties) as needed.
• Collaborate with State and other agencies and colleagues in designing research, project evaluation projects and providing technical assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Six years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, oral communication, organizational and writing skills.
• Demonstrative evidence of statistical analysis packages usage (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS).
• Detail-oriented and able to adhere to deadlines.
• May supervise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven plus years of related job experience.
• Four plus years of peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrative evidence of data management.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, state/federal agencies and community agencies.
• Ability to work on multiple and/or complex research projects.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.