RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative and multidisciplinary research that meets its mission to improve the human condition. RTI is currently celebrating 50 years of existence since its original founding by a consortium of North Carolina based research Universities. The Institute has grown into a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people with a truly global presence.  Your work will have an impact that ranges from the single individual to influencing national governments and critical regional policy. Join our distinguished staff in developing innovative research and development, creating wide ranging policy and providing a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services 

Job Description 

RTI is seeking to add Senior Scientists to its Human Services Staff.  The desired candidates will be expected to provide substantive expertise and leadership for human services research and policy and have a proven track record of winning and leading large-scale studies. We are seeking expertise in evaluation design and method development as well as programmatic expertise across in multiple candidates. 

Responsibilities 

As a Senior Scientist your long-term success will be measured by your ability to write successful grant and contract proposals, build on existing professional networks, and raise RTI's visibility in new research areas in collaboration with RTI colleagues. 

Qualifications 

This position requires a Ph.D. within a related area of study with a minimum of 15 years in social policy research. A strong record of publication is preferred. Your experience and interests should include one or more of the following areas: 

• Designing evaluations for public programs for low income populations
• Programmatic expertise with social policy programs that affect family well-being including:

TANF

Employment

Asset development and financial literacy

Disability

Social Security

Education

Food and Nutrition

Child care

Housing 

Closing Statement 

• These positions will be funded through a strategic initiative that provides significant salary support as you integrate into our organization.

• RTI strongly supports professional development at all levels, through numerous internal programs that support scholarship. These range from support for publication to sabbaticals.

• Geographic location will be flexible, although the ability to work at an established RTI site is preferable to enhance collaboration and development opportunities with our other talented researchers. In addition to its headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC, RTI has established offices in Washington, DC; Rockville, MD; Waltham, MA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; and San Francisco, CA.

e are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V 

To apply:

***For more information and to apply, please visit www.rti.org/careers and refer to position: Senior Scientist, Social Policy Demonstration Evaluation (Job ID 11728)***

RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative and multidisciplinary research that meets its mission to improve the human condition. RTI is currently celebrating 50 years since its original founding by a consortium of North Carolina based research Universities. Since its founding, the Institute has grown into a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people with a truly global presence.  Your work will have an impact that ranges from the single individual to influencing national governments and critical regional policy. Join our distinguished staff in developing innovative research and development, creating wide ranging policy and providing a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services.