Location: Chicago,IL, USA
We are hiring a Research Scientist for a NIH-funded project that involves an effectiveness trial of a violence prevention project for 9th graders in the Chicago Public Schools. This is a 15-session cognitive-behavioral intervention, delivered by social workers in school settings. Prior efficacy trials with this culturally modified preventive intervention for African American students have been found to be effective.
General SummaryThe Research Scientist will assist Dr. Robinson and Dr. Jason with tasks as needed on a violence prevention project in the Chicago Public Schools.
Responsibilities & Duties
Education & Experience
Preferred Requirements
Managerial Responsibilities
Other Skills & Abilities Required
Additional InformationFor consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.
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