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Posted: 10-Mar-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 1108447_RR00074097
Director of Research / Research Scientist
Video Interaction Project Center of Excellence, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
We are seeking a candidate to join our team at the Video Interaction Project (VIP) Center of Excellence within the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine as the Director of Research (Research Scientist). Our team, based at NYC H+H/Bellevue, has developed a research-proven parenting program that utilizes pediatric check-ups to improve child development outcomes in under resourced populations (VIP; team led by Alan Mendelsohn, MD; videointeractionproject.org). VIP is active across three states (NY, PA, and MI) with planned growth across the country.
This candidate will lead the Research Core of the VIP Center of Excellence, under the supervision of the PI and Director. They will lead and direct work related to research, evaluation, and improvement of VIP (including NIH-funded randomized controlled trials), as well as research related to child development and parenting more broadly. They will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of experts who have backgrounds in pediatrics, developmental psychology, public health, and education. Responsibilities include:
Leadership:
• Strategic planning related to the program and program evaluation, funding, papers, and studies
• Communication and dissemination of research findings and evaluation plans, including communication with stakeholders, national leaders, policy makers, staff, and other investigators
• Leadership of research projects, evaluation, and research development
• Supervision and mentoring of staff
• Collaborative work related to advancement of program / team goals
• Planning and managing to-dos and timelines for multiple projects
Management:
• Grants management, including communicating with stakeholders (including NIH), preparing and submitting reports, creating and maintaining budgets, overseeing grant spenddown and financial planning, and preparing and submitting funding renewals and new proposals
• Overseeing compliance and protocols related to IRB, human subjects research, HIPAA, and other research topics; reporting and managing IRB protocols; high-level supervision related to IRB protocols
• Project management, including scheduling and leading meetings; communicating with staff and collaborators; supervising staff; creating and following project timelines
• Staff management, including recruiting, onboarding, and training new staff and volunteers; monitoring of staff performance; direct supervision of staff; providing training and continued education opportunities for staff and volunteers; mentorship and provision of research opportunities for staff, students, and volunteers
Research and Science:
• Planning, developing, and publishing manuscripts, grant proposals, white papers, presentations, and others
• Data management, statistical analyses, and statistical interpretation
• Planning and overseeing research projects, and monitoring of milestones, data quality, and fidelity
• Involvement in multiple research projects and other projects in VIP COE and with collaborating teams
Locations: Candidates will be based at NYC H+H/Bellevue in Manhattan. Work will be primarily in-person, with some capacity for hybrid work. Candidates may be expected to visit other local sites, with occasional travel outside of NYC.
To apply: If interested, please fill out an online Interest Form: https://is.gd/belleprojectapplication
If you have any questions, please reach out via email to: PlayReadVIP.jobs@nyulangone.org. Please include "Director of Research" in the subject line. Writing samples and letters of recommendation may be requested. A verbal 2-year commitment is required. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 annually, with comprehensive benefits. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. Note that NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment; all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
• PhD or equivalent in developmental psychology, education, medicine, public health, neuroscience, or related field; strong background / interest early child development; 2+ years supervisory / management experience
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; previous experience (professional, educational, or lived) related to children and parents with diversity in race, ethnicity, culture, language, socioeconomic status, education levels, gender, sexual orientation, and/or other characteristics
• Very strong independent writing skills, communication skills, and data analytic skills
