Research Scientist - Youth Mental Health
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Description
We are looking for an experienced researcher who will initially be dedicated to a high-profile, multi-year project to create a public-facing US Youth Mental Health Tracker in an equity-forward manner. This is a hugely ambitious and impactful project alongside major partners (Pivotal Ventures, MTV) that will change how mental health is monitored and tracked in the US. As one of our research scientists on this project, you’ll work on designing large-scale data collection methods including surveys, analyze survey and geospatial data on drivers of mental health, and innovate in how we analyze and report youth mental health data to the public and others who need to act on the poor state of youth mental health. This is the right role for you if you are passionate about using advanced analytics and healthcare-related data to deliver impactful insights.
Requirements
A PhD or equivalent with 5+ years experience hands-on, end-to-end quantitative research experience in youth mental health Fluent in R (we also use Git and AWS). Survey instrument design and sampling design experience Strong command of statistical concepts and skills (e.g. linear/logistic regression, feature selection) Experience with the ethics and privacy implications of doing research on mental health in youth Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment amidst uncertainty where you can have an outsized impact on our success Desire to learn new skills beyond your area of expertise Excellent public-facing and scientific communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Benefits
Fantastic, fun and collaborative colleagues; opportunity to solve tough challenges in healthcare Ability to be entrepreneurial and tremendous opportunities for growth Public Benefit Corporation with an impact and equity mission Competitive compensation and health benefits Generous PTO, 10+ holidays Highly competitive 401K 3 months paid parental leave Professional Development opportunities
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