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• Associate Research Scientist (Director, Family Economic Security)
  Full-time
  Listed 3/9/09

Associate Research Scientist (Director, Family Economic Security)

Full-time

Description

GRANT-FUNDED: The Associate Research Scientist will direct the Family Economic Security (FES) Project. S/he will lead, manage, and fundraise for a portfolio of research that: (1) illuminates the connections between family economic status and family and child health and development within the context of their communities, (2) provides evidence-based assessments of policy solutions to reduce family poverty and economic hardship, (3) surfaces and investigates new policy research areas to advance economic mobility for families, (4) amplifies the role of economic security in public health, and (5) advances the mission of the Center and the Mailman School of Public Health. Incumbent will develop and implement NCCP's research and policy agenda for FES in coordination with the Center Director; identify emerging research and policy opportunities that further NCCP's mission and maintain the Center's niche in the field; maintain and nurture relationships with existing funders and explore new funding opportunities; develop and manage project budgets in coordination with the Manager of Finance and Budget; author research and policy briefs, reports, peer review articles and fact sheets for NCCP's core audiences--policymakers, advocates, and researchers; present the FES work externally via conferences, webinars, legislative testimony, and other events, as well as to the media; supervise members of the FES team, promote staff development, and serve as a member of the Senior Management Team; work with Communications staff to promote FES work on NCCP's website for the media, annual reports, and other mechanisms; undertake a robust research portfolio of primary and secondary research in family economic security; contribute to the teaching and research mission of the University, and spearhead cross-cutting collaborative work in the Center and the School; additional related duties. The Director of Family Economic Security reports to the Director of NCCP, organizationally housed in the Department of Health Policy & Management.

Qualifications

Required: Ph.D. in the social sciences, public policy, public health, or a related field plus a minimum of five years experience in social science research and/or policy analysis relevant to low-income children and families. Excellent oral/written communication skills and a proven track record in fundraising and supervisory experience. Please note: This position also requires an active role in contributing to the mission of the Mailman School of Public Health through research, education, mentoring students, and/or providing proctorships. This position may be eligible for a professorial rank depending on academic experience and fit within the mission of the Department of Health Policy & Management.

Preferred: Commitment to interdisciplinary research and an interest in the application of research to improve policy as well as a demonstrated ability to contribute to the policy and scholarly literature on economic well-being for children and families.

To Apply

All applicants must apply through the Columbia University Jobs site. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. No phone calls please.

Excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.