Overview
PIRE has a diverse portfolio of scientific research focusing on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and their effects on public health and safety. Funding for this work comes from NIH, SAMHSA, CDC, ED, States and Foundations. Our scientists examine risk factors and outcomes at both the individual and structural levels, with a focus on informing public policy and/or understanding the specific impacts of policies on health. Our studies employ a diverse range of research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative methods and a variety of innovative sampling methods.
PIRE is an independent, nonprofit organization merging scientific knowledge and proven practice to create solutions that improve the health, safety and well-being of individuals, communities, and nations around the world. We have excellent health coverage, retirement opportunities and flexible telecommuting and work arrangements available to support our nationally recognized institution of independent scientists.
PIRE is seeking early career investigators to join our Louisville, Kentucky Center. This opportunity is open to junior level investigators who are aiming to grow their research program and help enhance PIRE Louisville’s growing portfolio, including research focused on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, public health policy, health disparities, health care services and systems change, international health and development, educational research and program evaluation, and state and community partnerships and evaluation. We are specifically aiming to expand our tobacco and drug-related research and health disparities research, with special emphasis on mixed-methods research and a focus on minority, disparate, or underserved populations (e.g., African American, women, rural, or LGBTQ populations), but are not limiting this opportunity.
We invite a CV and letter of introduction from early career investigators who have:
Strong skills in project management, research collaboration, and proposal development.
A track record of relevant publications, and
Experience writing grant and/ or proposal applications for NIH, CDC and/or other agencies that fund scientific research.
PIRE is a soft-money and self-funded research organization. This independence and freedom comes with the responsibility of seeking and securing one’s own funding. As part of your CV and introduction, please share a brief description of your research interests and potential funders.
Successful applicants will be expected to pursue their own research while collaborating with other PIRE scientists in areas of mutual interest. Current or recent funding from NIH, CDC, and/or federal other agencies is desired but not required. PIRE is prepared to assist researchers who submit applications with startup funding, administrative support, and collaborative scientific support. Employment is contingent upon successful awards.
PIRE has a strong commitment to research dissemination and moving science to practice and practice to science. The implementation of our work is demonstrated in peer-reviewed journal articles, reports for government and lay audiences and professional presentations. Documentation of PIRE’s capabilities and work in these areas can be found on PIRE’s website (www.pire.org). Feel free to contact the Louisville Center Director (Melissa Abadi, Ph.D., mabadi@pire.org) or the Site Administrator (Patti Hokanson, phokanson@pire.org) for more information. We also have positions at our five other locations: Berkeley, CA, Albuquerque, NM, Calverton, MD, and Chapel Hill, NC.
We look forward to talking with you about your interests and how your research can grow with PIRE.
Job Requirements
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to beginning work at PIRE except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation.
About PIRE
PIRE has a significant national presence in the area of applied behavioral science, with funded research projects at its centers on prevention, treatment, and policy research. PIRE scientists and practitioners continually focus on the design and implementation of complex program evaluation strategies and the conduct of research related to health and social issues, and criminal justice. We are dedicated to reducing health disparities through our research. PIRE practitioners and scientists provide training and technical assistance in many health-related areas to states and communities that are attempting to improve public health. For more information about PIRE go to https://www.PIRE.org
Opportunity Summary: PIRE is seeking Investigators to join Prevention Research Center, our Berkeley Center located in the San Francisco Bay metropolitan area. This opportunity is open to senior level investigators - and/or a small team of investigators- who are positioned to substantially contribute to PIRE's alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and health policy portfolio or other research agenda. We also have positions at our five other primary locations: Calverton, MD, Albuquerque, NM, Louisville, KY, Chapel Hill, NC and Providence, RI.
Specifically, we invite letters of inquiry from senior level investigators who have:
Current or recent funding from NIH, CDC and/or other agencies that fund scientific research,
A track record of relevant publications in high impact journals, and
Strong skills in research collaboration and management.
Successful applicants will be expected to pursue their own research while collaborating with other PIRE scientists in areas of mutual interest. PIRE is prepared to assist researchers submit applications with startup funding, administrative support and collaborative scientific support. Employment is contingent upon successful awards.
PIRE is a soft-money and self-funded research organization. The independence and freedom as a scientist, comes with the responsibility of seeking and securing one's own funding. Please share your resume along with brief description of your research interest and potential funders.
PIRE has a diverse portfolio of scientific research focusing on alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and their effects on public health and safety. Funding for this work comes from the NIH, SAMHSA, States and Foundations We are specifically expanding our tobacco and drug related research but are not limiting this opportunity. Our scientists examine risk factors and outcomes at both the individual and structural levels, with a focus on informing public policy and/or understanding the specific impacts of policies on health. Our studies employ a diverse range of research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative methods and a variety of innovative sampling methods.
The Prevention Research Center website is https://www.prev.org - Feel free to contact the Center Director (Roland Moore, Ph.D., roland@prev.org) or Site Administrator (David Kesner, dkesner@prev.org for questions about our center. Details of our other Centers can be found at https://www.pire.org.
PIRE has a strong commitment to research dissemination and moving science to practice and practice to science. The implementation of our work is demonstrated in peer-reviewed journal articles, reports for government and lay audiences and professional presentations. Fuller documentation of PIRE's corporate capabilities detailing our drug-related work is on our web site (https://www.pire.org).
We look forward to talking with you about your interests and how your research can grow with PIRE.
Job Requirements
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to beginning work at PIRE except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation.
PIRE is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
PIRE is a diverse community devoted to the promotion and acceptance of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, gender or physical ability. Each employee, regardless of position, is expected to support actively the organization's commitment to such diversity by displaying a positive attitude toward and acceptance of all employees regardless of such differences.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
PIRE will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact Human Resources by email at hr@pire.org.
