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Research Scientist
Kent State University —Kent, OH
- $62,000 - $77,723 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Psychology
- Opportunities for advancement
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NEOMED —Rootstown, OH
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Research Scientist

Kent State University -
Kent, OH

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Full-time
$62,000 - $77,723 a year
4 hours ago

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Quantitative applied research
Doctor of Philosophy
Regression analysis

Full Job Description

Kent Campus - Kent

Staff/Unclassified

Closing on: Oct 15 2026

985928
Psychology - Kent Campus [100191]

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Job Title:

Research Scientist

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$62,000 - $77,723

Basic Function:

Kent State University is seeking to fill a staff scientist position with the Kent State Student Life Study (KSU-SLS: www.kent.edu/student-life-study).

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

The Research Scientist will serve as part of a multi-disciplinary investigative team that is conducting a large-scale, intensive longitudinal investigation of emerging adulthood. The project aims to prospectively examine health and well-being in a cohort of >10,000 young adults (current N >3200) recruited prior to and also on-campus at the main and regional campuses of Kent State University.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

This individual will report to Co-Directors Drs Karin Coifman and John Gunstad. The Research Scientist will assist with tracking mental, physical, academic, occupational and social outcomes. Specific responsibilities include advanced data analysis, data curation and management, data visualization, cleaning and coordination. This includes the management of large-scale data sets across secure data platforms and systems including survey, EMA, biosensing, in-lab etc. In addition, the research scientist will facilitate coordination of data transfers between the KSU-SLS and both internal faculty and external to KSU collaborators. The Research Scientist will also assist with manuscript preparation and other data dissemination efforts as well as support grant development as needed.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in the Behavioral Sciences

Advanced Quantitative expertise in intensive modelling, specifically Linear Mixed and Structural-Equation Modelling.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Skill In:

Ability To:

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

A PhD in psychology is preferred, with extensive experience with complex modelling of longitudinal and intensive sampling data.

This should include expertise in linear-mixed and structural-equation frameworks. Expertise beyond those domains is very welcome, including Bayesian and machine-learning.

Preference will be for individuals who have post-doctoral training and big-data experience, although this is not required.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Special Instructions Summary:

The initial contract is for 1 year, with renewal after that. This is an internal research staff position (not extramurally funded) and therefore has built in stability and potential for advancement.

Full-time salary is commensurate to experience and includes insurance and generous benefits. Inquiries about the position can be emailed to Karin Coifman: [email protected]. **Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To Apply: Please complete an online application and submit CV, Research Statement (with description of quantitative expertise), 3 representative publications, and 3 letters of recommendation to:

Karin Coifman, PhD

Director, Brain Health Research Institute

Professor, Dept. of Psychological Sciences

[email protected].

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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