Director, Office of Health Equity and Climate Medicine Research

$136,000 - $160,000/Yr

Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY

Full-time - Director

Remote - Stony Brook, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of the Office of Health Equity and Climate Medicine Research at Stony Brook University is a leadership role focused on advancing health equity and climate medicine through innovative research and strategic collaborations. The position involves overseeing the research mission of the office, developing a comprehensive research agenda, and engaging with various stakeholders to address the health impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a visionary research agenda focused on health equity and climate medicine.
• Collaborate with the Chief Health Equity Officer to align research initiatives with organizational goals and public health priorities.
• Provide strategic direction for the Office, ensuring alignment with broader health equity and climate action initiatives.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance the scope and impact of research initiatives.
• Engage with community members to ensure research priorities reflect the needs and experiences of affected populations.
• Lead the design, execution, and evaluation of research projects that investigate the health impacts of climate change on marginalized communities.
• Ensure adherence to ethical research practices and maintain high standards of scientific integrity.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences to disseminate research outcomes.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support research initiatives, including grants and partnerships.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding agency priorities and organizational objectives.
• Develop training programs and workshops to build capacity in health equity and climate medicine research among staff, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Mentor and supervise research staff, fostering professional development and growth.
• Serve as a key spokesperson for the Office on issues related to health equity and climate change, advocating for policies that promote health equity and environmental justice.
• Collaborate with policymakers to translate research findings into actionable public health strategies.

Requirements

• Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Health, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of full-time relevant research experience, with demonstrated expertise in health equity, climate change, and public health.
• Experience working with the social determinants of health.
• Experience with research methodologies, data analysis, and evaluation techniques.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with grant writing and securing funding for research initiatives.
• Management experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Public Health, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of full-time relevant research experience, with demonstrated expertise in health equity, climate change, and public health.
• Experience working in health equity, climate medicine, or a related interdisciplinary area.

Benefits

• $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
• Eligible to participate in a remote work pilot program, allowing for up to 5 remote days per pay period.