Institutional Research Director jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to new or existing research projects, as well as provide input into new directions for existing program areas.
• Lead or participate in successful proposals for new research studies that meaningfully support or extend Arbor Research’s portfolio.
• Develop and carry out methodological and/or applied research leading to peer-reviewed publications, reports to funders, and other dissemination strategies. Research agendas will be formulated to target both individual and organizational development goals, and may be supported by funded project activity and dedicated organizational resources.
• Provide scientific and operational oversight for research projects, often including as a principal investigator or project director. Work with a Project Manager to oversee the management of individual and team tasks and timelines.
• Direct study protocol development and analytic approaches. Provide mentorship and/or guidance to the analytic staff.
• Present seminars, talks, and lectures externally on behalf of Arbor Research, and internally for staff advancement and education.
• Work creatively to identify additional ways to translate research findings into improving health services practice and policy.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in health services research, biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, health policy, or other social science field
• Two (2) years of postdoctoral research experience at a comparable research-based organization
• Capability to succeed in research, as demonstrated by development of specific content-area expertise, lead or senior authorship on refereed publications, and/or invited presentations
• Demonstrated potential for success in a leadership role for research projects, as well as securing funding for new projects consistent with the Arbor Research mission
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong mentoring skills possibly including supervisory or teaching experience

Desirable Qualifications

• Non-profit experience
• Health research background
• Position specific skills
• Software skills

Core Values

Our core values define who we are as an organization and serve as the foundation of our code of ethics. Arbor Research expects all employees to embody these and demonstrate them in our day-to-day work.

Collaborative Spirit

We expect each staff member to learn from and teach one another, and ask each to exhibit a curiosity and respect for the contributions of others.

Creativity

We strive to cultivate a challenging, stimulating, and supportive environment where our employees are expected to be inquisitive, take initiative, and demonstrate ingenuity.

Credibility

Our employees are smart, thoughtful, and objective in their work. We expect them to be technically solid in their area of expertise, and for those conducting research to demonstrate scientific rigor.

Dedication

Our team achieves success because of our dedication to carrying out high quality work and delivering trusted results.