Research Scientist

Supporting applied research and evaluation for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the full-time Research Scientist will design and conduct independent studies, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and develop data collection tools in a remote environment. Key responsibilities Design and conduct research and evaluation studies that align with the 988 Lifeline priorities Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses using various data sources to assess practices and outcomes Prepare analytic summaries, reports, and other research products while collaborating with internal partners Required qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level research qualifications in a relevant field 3+ years of experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing research or evaluation studies Experience with quantitative and qualitative analyses, including documentation of methods and findings Proficiency in statistical software such as RStudio or comparable tools for data analysis Familiarity with research ethics and transparent documentation practices