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| Job Title: |
Associate Research Scientist - (2025-08)
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| Organization: |
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE)
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4/2/2025
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Full-Time
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| Classification: |
Behavioral Science
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Non Profit / NGO
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Chapel Hill, NC
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| Position Description: |
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation’s (PIRE) Chapel Hill, NC Center is seeking early career investigators and evaluators to join our team. This opportunity is open to early career investigators and evaluators who wish to grow their research program while enhancing PIRE's growing portfolio, including research in areas such as: health, mental health, and substance use; child welfare; education; criminal justice; public policy; state, county, and community partnerships and, program evaluation.
PIRE is a soft-money and self-funded research organization. This independence and freedom come with the responsibility of seeking and securing one’s own funding. As part of your CV and introduction, please share a brief description of your research interests and potential funders. Successful applicants will be expected to pursue their own research while collaborating with other PIRE scientists in areas of mutual interest. Current or recent funding from NIH, SAMHSA, and/or other federal or state agencies is desired but not required. PIRE is prepared to assist researchers who submit applications with startup funding, mentorship, administrative assistance, and collaborative scientific support. Employment is contingent upon successful awards.
Benefits Overview: • 3.5-7 weeks of accrued PTO during the first year • Company provided Retirement Plan • Company provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment of $100k • Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
PIRE has a strong commitment to research dissemination and moving science to practice and practice to science. The implementation of our work is demonstrated in peer-reviewed journal articles, reports for government and lay audiences and professional presentations. Documentation of PIRE’s capabilities and work in these areas can be found on PIRE’s website (www.pire.org).
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| Qualifications: |
We invite a CV and letter of introduction from early career investigators who have: • Strong skills in project management, working as part of a research team and with various partners/audiences, quantitative data analysis, and writing reports or manuscripts.
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| Organization Description: |
PIRE is an independent, nonprofit organization merging scientific knowledge and proven practice to create solutions that improve the health, safety and well-being of individuals, communities, tribes, and nations around the world. For full-time researchers and evaluators, we have excellent health coverage, a retirement plan and flexible work arrangements available to support our nationally recognized institution of independent scientists.
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7/2/2025
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| Contact Name: |
Human Resources, Associate Research Scientist - (2025-08)
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hr@pire.org
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To apply for this position, please visit https://pirecareers.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Post ing/view/287
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| Additional Information: |
PIRE is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer PIRE is a diverse community devoted to the promotion and acceptance of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, gender or physical ability or veteran status. PIRE is committed to employ, and advance in employment, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) PIRE will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact Human Resources by email at hr@pire.org
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