Lead Researcher

Fund for Public Health NYC • Queens, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), supports public health initiatives that advance the health and well-being of New Yorkers. The Bureau of Epidemiology Services collects, analyzes, and communicates data to monitor and improve health, and provides statistical and analytic support for surveillance, epidemiologic research, and program evaluations.

The Lead Researcher will support New York City research on gender-affirming care and the health and healthcare of TGNCNB and LGBTQIA+ communities. The role focuses on developing local research partnerships, co-designing and co-leading research implementation, and supervising a Community Engagement Manager. The position reports to the Senior Director of Research and Evaluation and is based in an office environment on a hybrid schedule: three days in the office and two days remote, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (35 hours per week). Candidates must live in the New York City tri-state area (NY, NJ, or CT). Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience managing research projects or mixed-methods studies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health equity, gender-affirming care, TGNCNB health issues, or LGBTQIA+ research.
• Experience building partnerships with academic, community, or advocacy organizations.
• Familiarity with community-based participatory research.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Must live in the New York City tri-state area (NY, NJ, or CT).
• Successful completion of a background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify NYC-based researchers and projects related to gender-affirming care and/or TGNCNB and LGBTQIA+ communities using a systematic vetting process.
• Build, formalize, and manage research partnerships, including assessing financial, analytic, and technical needs.
• Manage community engagement processes, using existing advisory boards or developing new community-centered structures.
• Coordinate qualitative and quantitative analytic support for local researchers and/or research projects.
• Co-design gender-affirming care and/or TGNCNB-focused research projects with community-based organizations and/or NYC-based researchers, ensuring alignment with community priorities.
• Lead implementation research activities, including training sessions, knowledge-building workshops, and feedback forums.
• Conduct and oversee literature reviews, meta-analyses, and knowledge management.
• Manage collaboration with community-based organizations and advocacy groups to support community-informed analysis and dissemination.
• Supervise a Community Engagement Manager in developing protocols for community feedback processes that reinforce trustworthiness and community ownership of results.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution.
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan.
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior