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Quantitative Social Scientist Jobs
By Outcome (We're Hiring!) At United States
Experience working in a start-up environment, particularly within the education or fintech space is a plus
Conduct computational due diligence on prospective educational partners, such as payments, graduation rates, and placement rates.
Experience with dynamic income modeling, survival analysis, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessment is a plus.
Build and maintain a database of student borrowers and OBL payment activity.
Maintain and innovate a data pipeline of private and public data sources to refine labor force predictions for student borrowers.
Create computationally-informed thought leadership for Outcome’s blog and external communications.
Anthropologist/Social Scientist Jobs
By Communitology At Vermont, United States
Ability and willingness to provide remote/phone-based testimony in a US, Canadian, or UK court setting.
Ph.D. completed in anthropology, sociology, history, economics, psychology, political science, women & gender studies, law, area studies, or international development.
A minimum of 2-4 years conducting in-person fieldwork in non-Western countries.
Availability to write a minimum of 2 reports/year with 1-3 months notice.
Previous publications on countries and topics of expertise.
Ability to utilize a wide range of interdisciplinary research and journalistic findings to write reports to support asylum and refugee cases.
Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer – School Of Social Work
By University of Iowa At Iowa City, IA, United States
Experience and educational preparation in statistics and data management (e.g., methodology, measurement, and analysis; biostatistics, social science, or health statistics).
Experience in research and program evaluation with human subjects research certification or ability to obtain certification.
Familiarity and knowledge of state and federal systems such as public health/social service/education delivery systems and issues relevant to Iowa.
Demonstrated written communication skills for both academic and lay audiences.
Experience with grant/contract writing, submitting grants to funders and completing funded projects.
Experience using qualitative and quantitative statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, AMOS, SAS, PowerBI, MaxQDA, Dedoose).
Social Scientist Jobs
By US Internal Revenue Service At , Phoenix, Az $98,496 - $158,432 a year
Resolves large or complex social economic and social psychology research problems requiring incumbent's in-depth knowledge.
Education - See Education Section above
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Social Scientist Jobs
By US Internal Revenue Service At , Washington, 20224, Dc $37,696 - $125,851 a year
Education - See Education Section above
BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ALL GRADES/IOR (Individual Occupational Requirement):
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Develops social economic and social psychology studies, using social science methods, to identify behavioral segments and profiles of taxpayer behavior.
Performs a wide variety of duties involving social economics and social psychology to determine conclusions.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Social Scientist Jobs
By US Environmental Protection Agency At , Washington, 20004, Dc $102,597 - $172,075 a year
Position has education requirements-see Qualifications/Education section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Serve as a technical advisor and leader for translational research within ORD.
Social Scientist Jobs
By US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration At , Silver Spring, 20910, Md $132,368 - $172,075 a year
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
More requirements are listed under Qualification and Other Information.
B. Combination of education and experience
Implement strategic planning, programming, budgeting, acquisition and execution of Social, Behavioral and Economic Science (SBES) program requirements.
Application being assess for qualification;
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
Health Scientist Administrator (Hsa) And Social And Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Sbsa)
By National Institute on Aging (NIA) At Bethesda, MD, United States
Developing, expanding, and overseeing programs, performing computational research, and managing clinical trial portfolios.
Collaborating with other NIA Divisions to address common research challenges.
Recognizable accomplishment and career progression in a research activity related to health or biomedical/behavioral sciences.
Ability to communicate effectively, to plan, initiate, administer, and evaluate a scientific program successfully.
Familiarity with the dynamics of health-related research.
Social Research Scientist (Wms Band 2) Doh7285
By Washington State Department of Health At Washington, United States
A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
Displaying knowledge of advanced qualitative analytical and interpretive skills, quantitative analysis principles and methods.
Demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, database creation, and project management.
A cover letter that addresses your qualifications and experience as they relate to the position.
Manage projects efficiently in an environment of shifting priorities with time and budget constraints.
A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
Assistant Research Scientist-School Of Social Work
By Universtiy of Illinois Urbana-Champaign At , Urbana, 61801, Il
Other duties and responsibilities appropriate for this Assistant Research Scientist.
Other duties and responsibilities appropriate for the Assistant Research Scientist.
Master's in Social Work or Civil Engineering. Experience with big datasets, especially healthcare data is required.
Create and manipulate data sets, including large state and national datasets, for various evaluation designs.
Implement pre-determined rules to code data, create data dictionaries, and interpret data dictionaries.
Use SQL, SAS, SPSS, or other software to read in/set up data files, clean and merge datasets from various
Social Scientist Jobs
By Aspen Global Change Institute At United States
Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills
PhD or equivalent experience in social science disciplines related to environment, environmental justice, sustainability, science policy, or global change
Experience in working across disciplines, especially with Earth sciences (e.g., climate, hydrology, ecology)
Strong working understanding of how to apply social science methods to design and advance monitoring, evaluation, and learning within organizational settings
Commitment to collaboration and community building in all partnerships and programs (both internal and external)
Desire to join and foster the growth of a dynamic nonprofit organization

Are you looking for a job that combines your passion for social science with the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives? We are looking for a Social Scientist to join our team and help us develop innovative solutions to some of society's most pressing challenges. You will have the chance to work with leading experts in the field and contribute to cutting-edge research. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the world, this is the job for you!

Overview:

Social Scientists are professionals who study the behavior and interactions of individuals and groups in order to gain a better understanding of social phenomena. They use a variety of methods to collect and analyze data, such as surveys, interviews, and experiments. They then use this data to develop theories and inform policy decisions.

Detailed Job Description:

Social Scientists are responsible for conducting research to gain a better understanding of social phenomena. They use a variety of methods to collect and analyze data, such as surveys, interviews, and experiments. They then use this data to develop theories and inform policy decisions. They also work to develop and implement programs and policies that address social issues.

What is Social Scientist Job Skills Required?

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong research and data analysis skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of social science theories and methods
• Knowledge of computer software and statistical packages

What is Social Scientist Job Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, or a related field
• Master’s degree in social science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, or a related field preferred
• Experience in research and data analysis
• Knowledge of social science theories and methods

What is Social Scientist Job Knowledge?

• Knowledge of social science theories and methods
• Knowledge of computer software and statistical packages
• Knowledge of research design and methodology
• Knowledge of public policy and social issues

What is Social Scientist Job Experience?

• Experience in research and data analysis
• Experience in program and policy development
• Experience in program evaluation

What is Social Scientist Job Responsibilities?

• Design and conduct research studies to gain a better understanding of social phenomena
• Collect and analyze data using surveys, interviews, and experiments
• Develop theories and inform policy decisions
• Develop and implement programs and policies to address social issues
• Evaluate programs and policies to assess their effectiveness
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate research findings