112078 Principal Research Scientist & Associate Director, Social & Behavioral Health - Boston, MA
Job Information
ID :
#10071763
# of Positions :
1
Experience Required :
5 years
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week :
40
Job Description
Responsibilities
Principal Research Scientist & Associate Director-Social & Behavioral Health is responsible for developing an ongoing program of independent externally funded research and providing scientific oversight of funded research within the Program of Social and Behavioral Health Research.
The first area of responsibility includes submission of grant applications for independent research and in collaboration with other members of the IUHR team and collaborators. The Associate Director will devote about 50% of his/her time to grant writing and that within the first year will have submitted a minimum of two grants to external funded and within a year and a half have obtained an externally funded grant as PI or Co-PI of a grant.
The second area of responsibility for the Associate Director position is scientific oversight and supervision of Project Managers responsible for all phases of funded research project implementation at IUHR's Program on Social and Behavioral Health Research. The Associate Director will devote about 50% of his/her time to this second area of responsibility. The Associate Director is responsible for managing the resources assigned to these research projects, and for bringing them to successful completion within the constraints and specifications imposed by the funding entities.
The Associate Director will report directly to Dr. Amaro, Director of the IUHR and Director of the Program on Social and Behavioral Health. Assessment of performance for all IUHR employees is conducted every six months and continued employment is contingent on availability of funds and evidence of having met job performance requirements.
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in social science, public health or related field and a minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral research experience including record of accomplishment of independent research, and successful record of grant funding and publications. Evidence of successful record in grantsmanship as PI or Co-PI and in publication of scholarly quantitative research and/or program evaluation in peer review journals. Ability to bring a new area of urban health expertise or enhance an existing area of expertise to the IUHR, and build upon it, is essential. The IUHR priority research areas are social determinants of health; health disparities; mental health, substance abuse and trauma; HIV/AIDS and STIs; and interventions in chronic diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and asthma. Cross cutting research areas of expertise of interest include epidemiological research, community based interventions, community-based participatory research; clinical trials and evaluation research. Experience in implementing complex community-based studies and multisite studies, as well as all aspects of the research; data analyses, writing research project protocols, supervision of research staff, preparation of research reports and publications, in depth knowledge and experience of human subjects protection, etc., is required. Experience in navigating a complex university setting, developing interdisciplinary collaborations and working closely with all levels of researchers and faculty is preferred. Experience with research strategic planning and organizational growth is preferred.
Additional Information
A courtesy appointment as Associate Research Professor [non-tenure track], upon approval by the Provost's Office, is possible and the incumbent will be able to use this title on business cards and other communications. This may move into a formal appointment by the Provost's office in time.
The (IUHR) was founded in response to serious and largely unmitigated disparities in the level of overall health and health care found in urban populations, particularly those of the urban poor, African-American and Latino communities. It is devoted to knowledge discovery and its practical application to improve personal and public health within urban communities. The IUHR is particularly focused on understanding the social and environmental conditions of urban living in order to inform public health intervention strategies, policies and professional training. The IUHR is associated with Northeastern University and is located on the Boston campus. For more information, please visit the IUHR website, http://www.northeastern.edu/bouve/research/IUHR/index.html
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions. Please see www.northeastern.edu for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
How To Apply
Please email CV and cover letter to Sheryl Mendlinger at s.mendlinger@neu.edu
Principal Research Scientist & Associate Director-Social & Behavioral Health is responsible for developing an ongoing program of independent externally funded research and providing scientific oversight of funded research within the Program of Social and Behavioral Health Research.
The first area of responsibility includes submission of grant applications for independent research and in collaboration with other members of the IUHR team and collaborators. The Associate Director will devote about 50% of his/her time to grant writing and that within the first year will have submitted a minimum of two grants to external funded and within a year and a half have obtained an externally funded grant as PI or Co-PI of a grant.
The second area of responsibility for the Associate Director position is scientific oversight and supervision of Project Managers responsible for all phases of funded research project implementation at IUHR's Program on Social and Behavioral Health Research. The Associate Director will devote about 50% of his/her time to this second area of responsibility. The Associate Director is responsible for managing the resources assigned to these research projects, and for bringing them to successful completion within the constraints and specifications imposed by the funding entities.
The Associate Director will report directly to Dr. Amaro, Director of the IUHR and Director of the Program on Social and Behavioral Health. Assessment of performance for all IUHR employees is conducted every six months and continued employment is contingent on availability of funds and evidence of having met job performance requirements.
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in social science, public health or related field and a minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral research experience including record of accomplishment of independent research, and successful record of grant funding and publications. Evidence of successful record in grantsmanship as PI or Co-PI and in publication of scholarly quantitative research and/or program evaluation in peer review journals. Ability to bring a new area of urban health expertise or enhance an existing area of expertise to the IUHR, and build upon it, is essential. The IUHR priority research areas are social determinants of health; health disparities; mental health, substance abuse and trauma; HIV/AIDS and STIs; and interventions in chronic diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and asthma. Cross cutting research areas of expertise of interest include epidemiological research, community based interventions, community-based participatory research; clinical trials and evaluation research. Experience in implementing complex community-based studies and multisite studies, as well as all aspects of the research; data analyses, writing research project protocols, supervision of research staff, preparation of research reports and publications, in depth knowledge and experience of human subjects protection, etc., is required. Experience in navigating a complex university setting, developing interdisciplinary collaborations and working closely with all levels of researchers and faculty is preferred. Experience with research strategic planning and organizational growth is preferred.
Additional Information
A courtesy appointment as Associate Research Professor [non-tenure track], upon approval by the Provost's Office, is possible and the incumbent will be able to use this title on business cards and other communications. This may move into a formal appointment by the Provost's office in time.
The (IUHR) was founded in response to serious and largely unmitigated disparities in the level of overall health and health care found in urban populations, particularly those of the urban poor, African-American and Latino communities. It is devoted to knowledge discovery and its practical application to improve personal and public health within urban communities. The IUHR is particularly focused on understanding the social and environmental conditions of urban living in order to inform public health intervention strategies, policies and professional training. The IUHR is associated with Northeastern University and is located on the Boston campus. For more information, please visit the IUHR website, http://www.northeastern.edu/bouve/research/IUHR/index.html
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions. Please see www.northeastern.edu for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
How To Apply
Please email CV and cover letter to Sheryl Mendlinger at s.mendlinger@neu.edu
Company Information
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Description :
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions.
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
716 Columbus Place Suite 250
Boston, MA 02120
Boston, MA 02120
Application Information
Job Posting Entered On :
11/18/2009
Job Posting Expires On :
11/18/2009
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