Overview

The Staff Research Scientist will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI), Director of CASSI Community Programs, and other REACH research staff to carry out the specified Early Achievements intervention and perform research tasks aligned with designated studies. The incumbent will train and supervise researchstaff and trainees; provide coaching and consultation to teachers; deliver professional trainings and workshops; evaluate program outcomes through assessment and progress monitoring; conduct research assessments; prepare summaries of research assessments for families; code research data, investigate, identify, develop, implement, and monitor systems to ensure that the assigned research projects/studies comply with Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards and scientific procedures; and stay within appropriate timelines. This position will additionally work in coordination with the Senior Research Coordinator to serve as the main points of contact for study-related representatives outside and within the Institute, and will assist in the preparation of progress reports for the PI, grant reports, and grant submissions.

Responsibilities

1. Carry out the specified Early Achievements intervention and other evidencebased practices in classroom and other settings.

2. Coach and train teachers in the implementation of the Early Achievementsintervention, and conduct fidelity of implementation ratings and video tape

reviews with classroom staff.

3. Conduct professional development trainings and workshops for early childhoodeducators.

4. Assess preschool and school-age children with and without developmentaldelays/disabilities using standardized and non-standardized assessment

instruments. Inform parents of their child’s assessment results and makeappropriate referrals and recommendations as necessary. Prepare writtensummary of assessments in a timely manner.

5. Secure and maintain relationships with collaborating sites in which the studywill be conducted and assist with recruitment.

6. Develop, execute, and continuously monitor systems and research protocols forspecific assigned research projects and studies to ensure that Institutional

Review Board (IRB)/scientific requirements are met, confidentiality ismaintained, the consent processes are followed, and data accuracy ismaintained.

7. Perform recruitment activities, including preparation of social media posts,flyers, newsletter announcements; and communicating and networking with

potential recruitment sources.

8. Maintain communication with potential and established collaborators;troubleshoot any implementation barriers and identify facilitators for success.

9. Assist in developing coding schemas and code data, and conduct inter-raterreliability trials.

10. Prepare and submit materials for IRB applications and renewals, ensuringadherence to deadlines and policies.

11. Prepare progress reports for the PI and initial drafts for funding agency reportsand grants.

12. Supervise research staff and trainees assigned to work on specific researchprojects/studies. Assist with the recruitment, orientation, and administrative

requirements of new research staff.

13. Develop and conduct training for research staff related to specified studyprotocols and for general lab and research procedures (e.g., scoring, consenting,

archiving data, telephone screening).

14. Monitor staff performance and ensure progress on projects. Investigate andidentify problems and develop solutions related to IRB, study, protocol, and

data issues.

15. Conduct literature reviews, gather preliminary data, compose various sectionsin the preparation of grants and manuscripts, and present topics related to theresearch and/or autism/developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional certification or clinical licensure related to degree-specific field oflearning is preferred.

• Must have access to reliable transportation as needed to fulfill job duties.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Psychology,or a related specified field of learning is required.

• Doctoral degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in early childhood teaching, coaching, and/ormentoring of teachers required.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional research experience required, to includeadministering standardized assessments to young children (3 years through

early school age) including children with and without developmentaldelays/disabilities.

Minimum pay range

USD $56,157.50/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $97,597.76/Yr.

Vacancy ID 11564

Pos. Category Research

Job Location : Street 3901 Greenspring Avenue

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name CARD Research

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet