Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24294 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Kari [email protected] Classification Title Research Professional Working Title Research Scientist Brief Position Overview The Center for Health and Safety Culture is seeking a part-time Research Scientist to contribute to Center research, technology transfer and support services by making contributions to the definition, measurement, and transformation of culture, evaluation services, training, and/or training resources.We are a highly collaborative team of researchers and scientists from diverse fields who, together, share in their passion for improving health and safety and strengthening communities. Every day we come to work eager to solve complex problems and make the world a better place.This position will support the team across multiple projects addressing health and safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for growing safe and healthy behaviors within communities.Position Number 4C0784 Department Center for Health & Safety Culture Division Office of Research and Economic Development Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE .5 - .75 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Starting $57,200 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Center for Health and Safety Culture ( CHSC ) is an interdisciplinary center serving communities and organizations through research, training, and support services to cultivate healthy and safe cultures. We are a highly motivated and collaborative center that is passionate about serving communities to improve their quality of life. We recognize that every community has its own strengths that should be honored and celebrated. Our research goal is to help communities recognize, grow, and align these strengths with their community goals. We also provide training and guidance to increase the capacity of communities to achieve these goals.This new member will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers that are dedicated to each other and the mission to serve organizations and communities in the public health areas of traffic safety, interpersonal violence, substance misuse, and child wellbeing. The primary role of the successful candidate is to fund and lead research projects in these areas, especially those funded by industry or non-profit organizations. The success of this position will be measured in terms of the diversity and sustainability of their resulting research portfolio that will significantly contribute to the Center’s work. The selected candidate can work from the Montana State University campus in Bozeman (Montana) or work remotely (based on the Mountain Time zone).Program:The Center for Health & Safety Culture ( CHSC ) is an interdisciplinary center serving communities and organizations through research, training, and support services to cultivate healthy and safe cultures. The Center is dedicated to applying research to develop sustainable solutions to complex social problems. Our research focuses on understanding how culture impacts behavior – especially behavior associated with health and safety.Our work is grounded in a behavioral model based on the social environment and the influence of culture defined as the belief system shared within an identified group. This broadly operating model to measure, analyze, and transform culture is called “Positive Culture Framework” ( PCF ). This framework is grounded in validated psychological models of human social behaviors related to health and safety. We address a variety of issues working with tribal, federal, state, and community agencies as well as private non-profit and for-profit organizations and companies. Current research projects include addressing substance misuse, traffic safety, child maltreatment, and violence.Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting research projects.
Writing/editing books, peer-reviewed articles, and other research-based materials.
Presentations at scholarly conferences.
Supporting research, conferences, publications, and students.
Sharing knowledge and expertise within the context of Center research.
Collaborating on webinars, training, guides, and leading promotion.
Contributing knowledge and expertise to assist and engage and empower individuals, communities, or organizations at community, state, national, or international levels.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in related health and safety field or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
Knowledge of public health and prevention science.
Experience working in or directly with local health department(s).
Experience in community prevention, coalition building/stakeholder engagement, and group facilitation.
Extensive content knowledge of prevention of the misuse of substances, including best practices for prevention of alcohol use and misuse, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Working knowledge of stigma reduction and appropriate use of language to avoid promoting stigma.
Exceptional writing and oral communication skills for both academic and community audiences.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s in Public Health.
Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ).
3-5 years of working directly in communities as a public health educator or public health specialist.
Excellent public speaking skills with experience delivering training and/or research presentations.
The Successful Candidate Will
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to provide training and online webinars.
Committed to public health in diverse communities.
Application of public health science and best practices to new problems and issues to affect change.
Ability to participate in coalition building and community-based research.
Be able to work independently and in a remote working environment.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search. Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on April 3, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Special Instructions Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html