RESEARCH SCIENTIST

The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging (BRIA)

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging (BRIA) is a premiere, not-for-profit research and service organization in Cleveland, Ohio. For over 50 years, BRIA’s Center for Research and Education (formerly the Margaret Blenkner Research Institute) has been a nationally and internationally recognized leader in aging and caregiving research. We are excited to invite applications for a full-time position as a Research Scientist in the Center for Research and Education.

Successful candidates will have recently received a PhD, and will be expected to establish a competitive, impactful program of grant-funded research. He/She also should be committed to translating research into useful programs, information, and products for older adults and/or their caregivers. Of particular interest, are candidates specializing in health and wellness, active aging, and/or social engagement. Candidates also should be interested in collaborating with health and social service organizations and programs, including BRIA’s community services and senior centers.

The desired candidate will have:

Recently received a doctoral degree in Sociology, Psychology, Gerontology, Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Human Development, or related fields
Some experience with and a strong interest in grant writing; publishing; and presenting research to local, national, and international audiences
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A commitment to building a career in the field of applied aging research
A commitment to translating research into useful programs, products, and/or information
A high value for team-based research that involves professionals from various disciplines and degree-levels.

Interested persons should submit one combined PDF that includes:

A letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
1 page summary of research interests and rationale for seeking a position in non-university setting
3 names of professional references who can be contacted for recommendation letters
Up to 3 samples of published or unpublished articles or book chapters.

BRIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send application materials to:
Human Resources Administrator
BENJAMIN ROSE INSTITUTE ON AGING
11890 Fairhill Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Fax: (216) 373-1810
E-mail: cdysart@benrose.org
Printable Application Online: www.benrose.org

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