Research Fellow jobs in Charleston, WV

Research Fellow develops the strategy and vision to position a project from inception through completion; creates teams and collaborations that understand the project's direction. Communicates direction through words or actions to inspire team members to reach goals. Being a Research Fellow also responsible for planning and budgeting. Requires a PhD in their field of specialty. Additionally, Research Fellow typically reports to a top management. The Research Fellow manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Research Fellow typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Resilience Fellow
  • SBP
  • Charleston, WV FULL_TIME
  • Description


    About SBP

    SBP, a leading social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, solves the challenges facing at-risk communities and scales impact with a proven model that brings the rigor of business and innovation to reduce risk, create resilient communities, and streamline recovery. By taking this holistic approach, SBP shrinks the time between disaster and recovery in three connected ways—prepare, shape and build:

    1. SBP prepares individuals, communities, and organizations to mitigate risk and speed recovery.

    2. SBP shapes federal policy and system change and state and local disaster recovery programs to be more

    efficient and effective.

    3. SBP builds resilient communities efficiently and effectively and shares our proven model and approach

    with others.


    Position Summary

    The Resilience Fellow will work alongside the West Virginia State Resiliency Office to: 

    • Understand current disaster risks within the State of West Virginia 
    • Understand current state mitigation and resilience priorities 
    • Identify designated Community Disaster Resilience Zones as locations of focus 
    • Raise and effectively implement supportive funding 
    • Develop resilience and mitigation projects 
    • Assist the State Resiliency Office in adding capacity to local governments, while amplifying resilience and mitigation priorities 


    The perfect candidate will have experience with: FEMA Mitigation programs, HUD recovery products (CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT), Federal and State/Local resilience funding, and affordable housing programs, and possess the ability to effectively implement that knowledge to help secure resilience and mitigation funding for communities in West Virginia. 


    This is a 2-year position as part of the SBP Resilience and Recovery Fellowship Program. 


    Responsibilities

    Achieve all goals and objectives set by SBP for the Recovery and Resilience Fellows Program, to include the following: 

    • Serve as a resilience champion to communities in the State of West Virginia that have been designated as Community Disaster Resilience Zones (CDRZ), working with state and local stakeholders to access a minimum of $5,000,000 in funding for preparedness, recovery, resilience, and mitigation, to protect against future losses in a disaster.
    • Successful implementation of projects in CDRZ communities will require a dynamic combination of human capacity, actionable projects, and streamlined access. 
    • Fellows will accelerate investment through available funding sources including local, state, federal, private, philanthropic, and public opportunities. 
    • In order to be successful, the Fellow must understand regional and local risks, identify public and private stakeholders, review current applicable plans in place, and assess and document gaps. 
    • Fellows must also be skilled translators of opportunities, capable of building trust and generating options for action as local communities characterize their vulnerabilities. 
    • Create an opportunity for future employment in the community they serve through administrative grant dollars, identifying unique capacity investments, etc. 
    • Share the expertise of SBP’s interventions (Build, Share, Prepare, Advise, and Advocate) with other non-profits, municipalities, non-government, and volunteer organizations to increase capacity and efficacy. 


    Requirements

    • Understanding of FEMA BRIC, CDBG-DR, Federal, and/or affordable housing development programs.
    • Proven success in project management and grant writing. 
    • Ability to take complex regulations, grant opportunities, and community dynamics and translate them into achievable projects. 
    • Excellent relationship management skills to enhance internal organizational relations and external community interactions.
    • Organized and detail-oriented with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly. 
    • An individual with a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach, and can act transparently and consistently. 
    • Must be self-directed and work to achieve objectives. 
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
    • Able to pass a Criminal History Check satisfactorily to include sex offender registry, State Police, and FBI.
    • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.


    Performance Expectations:

    The individual is expected to:

    • Translate broad goals into achievable steps and top priorities. 
    • Model curiosity and positivity in the face of challenges.
    • Be extremely driven with a strong work ethic and high energy level.
    • Achieve key milestones and timelines.
    • Align work performance with SBP’s core values.
    • Implement strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Troubleshoot challenges with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Help set and manage appropriate expectations.
    • Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the organization and the not-for-profit sector.
    • Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development.


    Salary Range: $60,000K - $80,000K


    SBP is building a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.


    SBP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. 


    It is the policy of SBP not to discriminate against any individual, person, or group on the basis of disability and the intent of SBP to address any complaints that may arise pursuant to Section 504.


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Positive Behavior Services Clinical Educator - Center for Excellence in Disabili
  • West Virginia University Research Corporation
  • Charleston, WV FULL_TIME
  • Description The Center for Excellence (CED) at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Positive Behavior Services Clinical Educator. About the Opportuni...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Post Doctoral Fellow - Poison Control Center
  • West Virginia University
  • Charleston, WV FULL_TIME
  • Description West Virginia University Health Science Center is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow with the WV Poison Control Center About the Opportunity Academic Clinical Toxi...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Clinical Research Associate 1
  • Allen Spolden
  • Raleigh, WV FULL_TIME
  • Responsible for providing Clinical Research support for all clinical trials. Under the direction of supervisor or designee, this position will serve as support for the clinical study team.Essential Du...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Clinical Research Specialist
  • AtWork Group
  • Beckley, WV FULL_TIME
  • Clinical Researcher*Job Description:*A Clinical Researcher is a highly trained professional responsible for designing, conducting, and managing clinical trials and research studies. They play a crucia...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Research Support Officer
  • University of Sheffield
  • Institute, WV FULL_TIME
  • We are looking to recruit a proactive and professional Research Support Officer to work in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities Research Hub. Reporting to the Research Hub Manager, you will be an integral...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Audit Senior - Louisville, KY / Jeffersonville, IN (Hybrid or Remote)
  • Cherry Bekaert
  • Charleston, WV
  • **Description** **Cherry Bekaerts** Audit and Assurance practice has been growing. Come be a part of the growth as an **...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Audit Senior - Cincinnati (Hybrid/Remote)
  • Cherry Bekaert
  • Charleston, WV
  • **Description** **Cherry Bekaerts** Audit and Assurance practice has been growing. Come be a part of the growth as an **...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Day-to-Day Restricted Substitute Teacher
  • West Virginia Department of Education
  • Charleston, WV
  • Position Type: Substitute Teacher/Day-to-Day Restricted Substitute Teacher Date Posted: 5/16/2023 Location: Various WVSD...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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P24-001-85 Itinerant Elementary School Counselor
  • West Virginia Department of Education
  • Charleston, WV
  • Position Type: Student Support Services/Counselor Date Posted: 12/15/2023 Location: 35 - County Wide County: Jackson Cou...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Babysitters - WV (Charleston)
  • NannyPod
  • Charleston, WV
  • Job Description Pick up occasional childcare jobs - Use the NannyPod App! Pick up childcare jobs on-demand in the 'gig e...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Vascular Surgeon
  • Charleston Area Medical Center
  • Charleston, WV
  • Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Institute of Academic Medicine/West Virginia University (WVU) - Charleston Divisio...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Audit Senior - Louisville, KY / Jeffersonville, IN (Hybrid or Remote)
  • Cherry Bekaert
  • Charleston, WV
  • **Description** **Cherry Bekaerts** Audit and Assurance practice has been growing. Come be a part of the growth as an **...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
  • West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
  • Charleston, WV
  • Cabinet level position serving under the direction of the Chancellor(s), responsible for providing leadership and oversi...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, the population during the 2017 Census Estimate was 47,929. The Charleston metropolitan area as a whole had 214,406 residents. Charleston is the center of government, commerce, and industry for Kanawha County, of which it is the county seat. Early industries important to Charleston included salt and the first natural gas well. Later, coal became central to economic prosperity in the city and the surrounding area. Today, trade, utilities, governm...
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Income Estimation for Research Fellow jobs
$162,823 to $218,099
Charleston, West Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

Research Fellow in Springfield, MO
The purpose of the Fellowship is to train leaders who will further promote surgical, anesthesia, and obstetrics and gynecology care, education, research, and policy development in the field of global surgery in resource poor settings around the world.
December 14, 2019
Research Fellow in Jacksonville, FL
A research fellow may act either as an independent investigator or under the supervision of a principal investigator.
December 09, 2019
Research Fellow in Ventura, CA
Presently, our team has two full-time researchers who focus on prioritisation (Stefan Schubert and Max Dalton) and four part-time researchers who focus on prioritisation (Owen Cotton-Barratt, Amanda Askell, Ben Garfinkel and Pablo Stafforini).
January 13, 2020