Public Health Researcher; Early Career

Social Scientist – Entry Level

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

We are currently seeking a Social Scientist – Entry Level. This position is an early career opportunity located in Columbus, OH or in the Washington D.C. area.

This role supports social science research, data collection, and analysis through structured work assignments. The Social Scientist – Entry Level will extract information from existing databases and literature and prepare that information for further analysis.

This role applies quantitative and qualitative theories, methods, and techniques across the social sciences to analyze human, organizational, and social phenomena and to address emerging and prevailing societal issues — including those related to energy, environment, technological innovation, health and human safety, national defense and security, and public policy. Areas of research may include sociology, psychology, behavioral science, computational social science, economics, political science, human geography, demography, anthropology, history, linguistics, and law.

• Conducts social science research, data collection, and analysis.
• Performs structured work assignments.
• Extracts information from existing databases or literature and prepares information for analysis.
• Conducts, designs and/or leads social science research.
• Applies quantitative and qualitative theories, methods, and techniques across social sciences to analyze human, organizational and social phenomena.
• Address emerging and prevailing societal issues concerning energy, environment, technological innovation, health and human safety, national defense and security, and public policy.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa currently.

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits:
Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule :
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:
  You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge :
  You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness :
  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together :
  Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future :
  Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education :
  Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

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