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Job Description
The Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance (VTIPG) is seeking a Research Scientist to lead its ongoing relationship with Fairfax County, Virginia, and to develop aligned work and scholarship. The Institute has a long-term contractual relationship with the County to support the implementation of multiple child welfare programs in that jurisdiction. The individual in this role is expected to track changes in relevant federal, state and local legislation, policy and rules in this substantive domain and to assess their likely purport for the County in a timely way.
The FRU Research Scientist for the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance (VTIPG) contributions to conceptualization and conduct of research projects, serves as principal investigator and develops or contributes significantly to research project design, implementation and interpretation. This position is frequently involved in preparation of proposals, reports, publications, and presentation of research results. Additionally, the successful candidate will carry out independent research in the field of child welfare policy under limited supervision.
Specifically, the Research Scientist will be expected:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
03/25/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Billy Parvatam at pbilly97@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Full Time
$133k-166k (estimate)
03/15/2024
08/22/2024