Director of Research

Location: Upper East Side • Org Unit: Dan A Landau Lab • Weekly Hours: 35 • Exemption Status: Exempt

About the role

The Research Director for the Department of Emergency Medicine will lead the operational and administrative efforts of a growing research division. This role will serve as the point of contact for all research-related matters and will have the opportunity to actively contribute to and shape the future of this division.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Research Division's operations.
• Oversee and manage various research programs within the department and ensure the completion of the Division's long- and short-term priorities.
• Manage the process of hiring, onboarding, and integrating new recruits and their teams.
• Coordinate with the Grants Management Office and Grants Administrator to ensure timely preparation and submission of grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines.
• Liaise with administrative leadership in other divisions within the Department of Emergency Medicine to assure collaboration and mutual awareness of goals and ongoing projects/initiatives.
• Organize regular stakeholder meetings with research and non-research faculty.
• Oversee online and offline communication efforts for the division.
• Ensure appropriate support for faculty by coordinating with existing resources for data collection and analysis.
• Act as the first point of contact for any research-related matter in the Department.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Management, Public Health, or Biomedical Sciences.
• Proven experience in research program management within an academic setting.
• Strong understanding of grant application processes and experience with grant management.
• Experience with communication strategies and public dissemination.
• Knowledge of research regulations and ethical considerations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

Salary range: $189,900 – $213,900.