Sr Research Scientist 3

University of New Mexico

2d•$7,084 - $10,140•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD) is seeking an independent researcher with a strong background in public health, disability, and maternal-child/early child health research. This role will lead the CDD's strategic research agenda, focusing on community-based research, implementation science, and establishing national/international recognition. The position requires expertise in research design, data analysis, grant writing, and experience as a principal investigator. The successful candidate will also supervise research, data, and dissemination staff, and manage the center's research operations. Key responsibilities include providing leadership for the research program, independently developing research platforms, making scientific decisions, establishing funding bases, and managing research teams. The role emphasizes collaboration and authoritative professional leadership within the relevant fields.

Requirements

Master's degree.
At least 9 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Experience as a principal investigator on research grants.
Grant-writing skills.
Technical skills including research design and data/statistical analysis.
Ability to lead and manage a research unit.
Ability to supervise other research, data, and dissemination staff.
Demonstrated capacity for collaboration and professional leadership.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated independent experience as a senior research leader with expertise in public health, disability, and/or maternal-child/early childhood health.
Broad leadership in establishing/implementing an advanced, multifaceted research program.
Capacity and technical skills to develop research grants/methodology and successfully obtain funding from a variety of sources.
Experience as a PI who has repeatedly and successfully developed and implemented community-based research projects aligned with the CDD’s core areas of expertise.
Sustained funding for research efforts over time.
Significant experience analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, and presenting research findings at local, national and/or international meetings.
Experience leading a community-based research team successfully.
Mentoring/supervising more junior researchers and other relevant research team members.

Responsibilities

Lead the CDD’s strategic research agenda and unit with creativity, novelty, and evidence of planning/implementation capacity.
Develop and implement community-based research and implementation science initiatives.
Establish national/international recognition for the CDD's research quality and impact.
Write grants and secure funding for research projects.
Serve as a principal investigator on research grants.
Bring technical skills in research design and data/statistical analysis.
Lead and manage a research unit within the CDD.
Supervise other research, data, and dissemination staff at the CDD.
Provide technical, organizational, and administrative management of the Center’s research/investigative operations and team.
Collaborate effectively and provide authoritative professional leadership.