Director of Research, Division of Adolescent Medicine - PhD - Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center - Manhattan, NY

Primary Purpose: 

The Division of Adolescent Medicine and the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center (“MSAHC’ or the ‘Center”) seek a Director of Research to develop, conduct, oversee, and implement research efforts within the Division. The position will be poised to facilitate the growth of high-quality, high-impact adolescent and young adult health-focused research and expand extramural research funding within the Division. 

The position will be physically located within our flagship site, the MSAHC. The mission of the MSAHC to break down racial, social and economic barriers to health care and wellness for young people by providing vital services - high quality, comprehensive, integrated and confidential - for all who come to the Center or school-based health facilities, at no cost to them.  The MSAHC advances adolescent and young adult health as a national imperative by serving as a leading center of clinical care, specialized training, innovative research, and advocacy.

As Director of Research in the Division of Adolescent Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics you will direct the expansion of research within the Division. You will be charged with building a research program of national/international reputation and a distinguished record of scholarly accomplishment.  You will develop the Division's research focus in collaboration with other Divisions, Departments, Centers, and Institutes at Mount Sinai including the Institute for Health Equity Research and the Center for Child Health Services Research. 

• Lead and further build the Center’s research enterprise, including the active pursuit and submission of grants to support clinical, translational and health 

• services research opportunities. 

• and oversight of grants management.

• Assure compliance with research administration requirements and serve as a liaison to the MSAHC grants finance and grantwriting teams.

• Support recruitment of faculty whose research interests are consistent with the overall divisional/departmental research program

• Encourage faculty participation, leadership, and grant acquisition in research endeavors.

• Further develop and enhance a high quality, accountable, and equitable network of mentorship for investigators and trainees.

• Collaborate with faculty/staff in the Departments of Pediatrics and other Departments and Institutes to develop interdisciplinary grants (center grants, program projects, training grants) and enhance the existing research infrastructure at the MSAHC. Serve as a liaison between the Division and other research centers and institutes across Mount Sinai. 

• Maintain independent grant support from the NIH, other government funders (e.g., other federal and New York State), foundation and other sources for long-term self-sustainability. You will be expected to maintain a funded research portfolio for your efforts as a Principal Investigator

• You will be expected to demonstrate excellence in research, disseminate discoveries through publication in the highest quality journals and present at premiere professional meetings. You will also be required to actively participate in relevant institutional/departmental committees, contributing at both levels.

• Provide research mentorship to Division junior faculty and fellows

• Support research training development 

• Foster an academic environment conducive to the advancement of faculty through appropriate support, mentoring and faculty development programs.

You may be expected to provide direct inpatient and/or outpatient care within our integrated, interdisciplinary Adolescent Health Center, our inpatient consultative service, and/or our school-based health centers.

• Education: Minimum of MD. A dual degree (MD/PhD or MD/MS) is strongly preferred 

• Academic rank of Associate Professor or higher

• Evidence of track record of independent extramural research funding (NIH R-level or equivalent at minimum)

• High level scholarship in adolescent and young adult health 

• Clinical trial experience 

• Commitment to MSAHC’s mission, vision and approach in order to ensure a culture which is collaborative and multidisciplinary;

• At least five years at an academic medical institution

• Working knowledge and understanding of research financing 

• Experience working with philanthropy and private foundations 

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, empathy, compassion and patience; 

• Exceptional management skills. Strong commitment to mentoring, recruiting and retaining a diverse team in a multi-cultural environment;

• An accessible, visible and flexible management style that inspires trust and confidence in staff to work hard and well together; 

• A multi-tasker with the ability to respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;

• Keen problem-solving skills which enable sound decision making and support long-term solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems;

• Very good written and communication skills, as well as attention to detail

Compensation range from 190K to 250K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).