PhD or equivalent in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or a related field
7-10+ years of experience in advanced analytic roles
Demonstrated expertise in study design and data analytics in applied research settings
Ability to explain and teach complex methods to faculty, staff and students
Strong track record of publications, grant participation, or equivalent research output
Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred:
Experience working in clinical research, global health, population health and community engaged research projects
Demonstrates analytic fluency and methodological proficiency in current methods and software
Core Competencies
Strategic thinking and leadership
Advanced study design, quantitative and analytical expertise
Collaborative and consultative skills
Strong communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences)
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Benefits
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Additional Information
Position Summary:
The Director of Research is a newly established leadership role within IHH, created to strengthen and support the organization's expanding research divisions. This position will play a central role in advancing IHH's research mission by providing strategic oversight and identifying cross-cutting research themes within the Institute and across campus. They will provide visionary leadership in the design, development, and implementation of data-driven strategies to advance health research, education and training. The role involves close collaboration with academic departments, research centers, and international partners to leverage data science and analytics in support of equitable, impactful research initiatives.
The Director will collaborate closely with the Institute director and division leaders to design, implement, and evaluate high-quality research initiatives, ensuring methodological rigor, data integrity, and impactful outcomes. This role will also be instrumental in building and leveraging data-driven capabilities across the organization.
Position Highlights:
Strategic Research Leadership
Develop and implement a cohesive research strategy aligned with IHH's mission and the priorities of its new divisions
Serve as a senior advisor to division leaders and faculty on research design, methodology, and evaluation
Identify opportunities to enhance research impact through innovative data and analytic approaches
Research Methods Oversight
Lead the development and application of study design and analytic methods across research projects and grant submissions
Leverage data and shared platforms across campus and externally through collaborations with centers, institutes and hospital data systems
Division Support & Collaboration
Provide consultation for study protocols, grant proposals, and publications
Facilitate cross-division collaboration and knowledge sharing
Lead collaborative research forums and/or collaborative rounds
Serve as a resource for graduate students
External Engagement & Funding
Contribute to grant writing and funding proposals, particularly in methodological and analytic sections
Represent IHH in external research collaborations and partnerships
Support dissemination of research through publications, presentations, and reports
Curriculum & Academic Innovation
Contribute to curriculum development, particularly in health informatics, data analysis and epidemiological methods.
Teach or co-teach relevant courses or seminars.
Mentor students and faculty in the application of analytics to health research.