Ballmer Institute Postdoctoral Scholar​/Pro-Tem Research Associate

Ballmer Institute Postdoctoral Scholar/Pro‑Tem Research Associate

Department:
The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health

Rank:
Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins:
April 21, 2026; position open until filled

The Postdoctoral Scholar/Pro‑Tem Research Associate will join the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health Program Evaluation team to support a rigorous, community‑centered evaluation of the Child Behavioral Health Training Program (CBH‑TP), with the goal of demonstrating program effectiveness, informing continuous quality improvement, and generating evidence to support scale‑up of a new bachelor’s‑level child behavioral health workforce model. Responsibilities include conducting formative, process, and outcome studies using implementation science and mixed quantitative and qualitative methods to examine youth, service, and implementation outcomes across school and healthcare/community settings.

This role also involves proposal and grant writing aligned with the Institute’s research agenda, collaborating on external studies, and mentoring junior research staff.

• Design and lead evaluation studies (study design, data collection, analysis).
• Oversee partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support data collection (surveys, interviews/focus groups, fidelity/competency assessments, and implementation data).
• Ensure high‑quality data management and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Translate findings into actionable products (peer‑reviewed manuscripts, stakeholder reports, community partner presentations).
• Contribute to proposal and grant writing.
• Collaborate on effectiveness, implementation, and mental health services research aimed at increasing access to evidence‑based practices for underserved youth and families.
• Advise graduate students and project staff.

• A Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA‑accredited program, or other related field, in hand by the start of the appointment.
• To qualify for the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar:
  • Two years of research experience in youth mental health or implementation science (graduate training counts).
  • One year of experience with community‑based research in schools, healthcare, or other community settings.
• To qualify for the rank of Pro‑Tem Research Associate:
  • Three years of research experience in youth mental health or implementation science.
  • Two years of documented leadership in community‑based research activities within schools, healthcare, or other community settings.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Effectiveness working with multilevel stakeholders in schools, healthcare settings, or other community organizations.
• Interpersonal skills that foster teamwork and collaboration, ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team, and coordinate multiple projects and staff.
• Excellent scientific writing ability, including translating research findings for diverse target audiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion and ability to apply these principles to the work of the position.
• Strong computer, statistical, and technical skills.

• Prior experience with qualitative data collection and analysis for implementation research, including rapid qualitative methods.
• Prior experience conducting quantitative analyses on applied research studies.
• Prior experience training providers in evidence‑based practices.
• Prior experience writing publications (or equivalent scholarly output such as a conference presentation or submitted manuscript) related to youth mental health or implementation science research.
• Prior experience writing grants or serving as a Co‑I on an externally funded grant.

• Application materials must include a Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and complete contact information for three professional references.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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