Overview: RTI International is recruiting for an Implementation Research Scientist within their Center for Health Behavior & Implementation Science. This individual will be responsible for applying implementation science methods to the design and execution of research and evaluation projects and tasks in the domains of behavioral health, mental health, community health, or healthcare services quality improvement in the public and private sector. This position can be remote or based in one of the following regional offices: Research Triangle Park, NC, Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, or Berkeley, CA. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Serve as Project Director or Principal investigator on medium to large-scale studies.</li><li>Conduct and supervise research including overseeing study design, data collection, data analysis and reporting.</li><li>Manage research budgets, contracts, and subcontracts.</li><li>Manage staff capacity and performance.</li><li>Serve as the principal point of contact with clients.</li><li>Lead proposals and grant applications.</li><li>Collaborate on proposals to provide input on sections with high technical complexity requiring application of relevant implementation science theories, frameworks, and methodologies.</li><li>Increase scientific stature in implementation science by publishing papers in leading peer-reviewed journals and participating in professional meetings and associations.</li><li>Mentor early career scientists in implementation science methods.</li><li>Lead professional development activities to increase capacity for and understanding of implementation science methods.</li><li>Participate in cross-institute initiatives and external collaborations that require implementation science expertise.</li></ul> Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>PhD in public health, health services research, organizational sociology or related field and a minimum of 2 years of applied research experience in implementation science in the healthcare, public health, or social service sector.</li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting implementation science study trials.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in advanced research methods.</li><li>Experience in the field of behavioral health (substance use, opioids/overdose, violence, HIV), mental health, community health, population health, or healthcare services quality improvement.</li><li>Proven ability to lead multi-collaborator initiatives and collaborations.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports and presentations about data and complex issues and the ability to communicate with government officials and clients.</li><li>Demonstrated scientific stature in peer-review publications and service to professional organizations.</li><li>Ability to meet frequent, multiple, and tight deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work effectively and engage inclusively in a multidisciplinary team</li><li>Proven ability to lead medium to large sized projects or study teams with six or more staff.</li><li>Ability to travel within the US.</li><li>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Proven success of securing contracts or grants funding from state or federal agencies (e.g., DHHS, AHRQ, NIH, CMS, CDC, SAMHSA, HRSA, VA, DOD, PCORI, FDA, USAID) or foundations is preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with pharmaceutical research/trials or the FDA clinical trials process.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in advanced mixed methods research.</li><li>Experience in mentoring trainees and other staff.</li></ul> EEO & Pay Equity Statements: For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available <a href="https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/FileCenter/Documents/11600-Art%20%2049%20Official%20Notice%20Final%20091114.pdf" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer !important;" rel="noopener">here</a>. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer. At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance. Hiring Salary Range: $98,000 - $119,000

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