Research Director

Highly respected Community Health Center serving the underserved in the state of CT. Our mission is to provide caring, quality, and culturally competent health services to the people of CT, regardless of their financial status; to reduce health disparities and enhance the health of the community; and to empower each individual to maximize their overall well-being. No patient is denied health care services of the inability to pay. Our programs have been recognized as national models and named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency.

This will be accomplished with a strategy that is grounded in core values of excellence, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and generates research that connects to the community

Such research should also have attributes that can be translated into improved clinical practice, health promotion, and/or policies to inform the health of individuals and populations, particularly those in under-resourced areas across the country

This position is fully remote and will require occasional travel

Responsible for developing and operationalizing a strategy for advancing position as a leader in the generation and use of data and evidence to advance health equity and the needs of safety-net populations nationwide

Creates a portfolio development approach that is systematic, strategic, and forward thinking in its ability to anticipate future trends and funding priorities across clients

Deepen and cultivate relationships with key government, philanthropy, multilateral, and other actors in the health arena

Builds a sustainable research portfolio both as Principal Investigator and by mentoring, developing, and recruiting other principal, mid-level, and junior investigators, as appropriate, and through collaboration with staff and external researchers

Supervises and supports entire research team comprised of Senior/Research Scientists, Senior/Research and Evaluation Associates, Research Program Managers, and Research Coordinators
Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the Institute in community outreach efforts as appropriate

Performs other duties as assigned

Forges new external collaborations with a range of partners that will contribute to the growth and impact research on a national level

Pursues extramural grant/contract funding on strategic topics by writing research proposals and developing corresponding budgets and support materials consistent with the scientific objectives of the funding organization

Leads the development of a nationally recognized research program, via a) the forging of collaborations with researchers and research institutions nationwide and, b) the dissemination of results through a variety of venues including peer-reviewed publications, workshops, and presentations at scientific meetings

Leads the establishment and growth of research programs by developing, training, and mentoring other investigators in the design, conduct, dissemination, and implementation of research projects

Develops and contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives of the Institute, and adheres to the Institute's policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards

Disseminates results through a variety of venues including peer reviewed publications, white papers, workshops, and presentations at national scientific, policy, and practice meetings

Performs oversight of studies in the role of Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator

Guides and mentors junior faculty investigators (and clinical collaborators) on research design