Research Scientist

Job Summary

Supporting applied research and evaluation for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the full-time Research Scientist will design and conduct independent studies, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and develop data collection tools in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct research and evaluation studies that align with the 988 Lifeline priorities
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses using various data sources to assess practices and outcomes
• Prepare analytic summaries, reports, and other research products while collaborating with internal partners

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level research qualifications in a relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing research or evaluation studies
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analyses, including documentation of methods and findings
• Proficiency in statistical software such as RStudio or comparable tools for data analysis
• Familiarity with research ethics and transparent documentation practices