Sr. Research Fellow (II)

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and expertise researching topics related to LGBTQ+ youth and families including publications in the peer reviewed literature. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have previous experience applying for and receiving federal research grants including those from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Education Sciences, and/or the National Institute of Justice. The candidate should be interested in supporting Child Trends by leading and supporting proposals as well as providing subject matter expertise to existing projects. We expect the fellow to contribute ~10 hours per month, with higher engagement during the summer.

Typical Duties

• Lead and/or support the development of grant and/or contract proposals focused on improving the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and families.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and equity reviewer across existing projects for products focused on LGBTQ+ youth and families.
• Execute new research projects upon award.
• Develop new products on LGBTQ+ youth and families in partnership with other Child Trends’ staff.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have a current academic appointment at an institution of higher education. The selected candidate is expected to seek approval from their institution to establish dual-employment with Child Trends.
• Doctoral degree in a related discipline (e.g., Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies).
• Established track record of publications and grant funding related to LGBTQ+ youth and families.

Locations: Flexible Remote Work; Child Trends’ offices are based in Rockville, MD; Chapel Hill, NC; Minneapolis, MN. Many Child Trends staff work remotely, and while we are set up to hire remote staff in many states, we are not yet operating everywhere in the US and do not have any overseas operations. We are currently approved to hire full-time staff in AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV. The organization will require time to assess additional set up requirements (e.g., employment and tax law) for locations outside of areas where we are currently approved to hire. Individuals who would like to work from areas outside of the currently approved states, if offered the position, should indicate this preference as early as possible in the application process.

Benefits:
For all full-time and part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, we offer generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays; optional individual/domestic partner/family medical, dental and vision benefits effective first day of employment; optional pet benefits; pre-tax reimbursement funds (FSA, HSA, Commuter); life insurance; short/long term disability, basic life and AD&D coverage paid for by Child Trends; paid family leave; paid bereavement leave; professional development and tuition reimbursement allowance; and 403(b) retirement plan with immediate vesting and Child Trends contributions after 1 year of employment. To learn more, go to https://www.childtrends.org/about-us/careers and click " Benefits." 

How to Apply: 

Please follow the “apply” link to submit your application. When asked by the system to upload resume, please upload one document that includes your resume, cover letter, transcripts, academic writing sample, and contact information for three professional references. Materials must be combined into one document in order to be uploaded. If you have any difficulties with this process please email the requested materials to  recruitment(at)childtrends.org and make sure to reference the position in the subject line. No phone calls please! 

Child Trends is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research center headquartered in Rockville, MD with more than 200 staff in over 28 states that provides valuable information and insights on the well-being of children, youth, and their families. For more than 40 years, policymakers, funders, educators, and service providers in the U.S. have relied on our data and analyses to make better decisions and policies on programs serving children, families, and youth. www.childtrends.org   

Child Trends is committed to hiring, retaining, and promoting staff who bring a rich diversity of experience to support our mission of improving the lives and prospects of children and youth, especially those made most vulnerable by the effects of historical and ongoing systemic discrimination. Together, we envision a world in which a child’s race, ethnicity, family income, gender, sexual orientation, disability status or any other social identity does not determine how that child will fare in life. Therefore, we approach every aspect of our work with these ideals in mind and encourage professionals who share in our commitment to apply.    

Child Trends is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.