Director, Office of Health Equity and Climate Medicine Research

Stony Brook University is seeking a Director for the Office of Health Equity and Climate Medicine Research. This leadership role focuses on advancing health equity and climate medicine through research and collaboration. Responsibilities include developing a research agenda, engaging stakeholders, overseeing projects, securing funding, and advocating for health equity policies. Candidates should have a Master's degree and significant experience in public health, climate change, and research methodologies.
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.
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• Collaborate with the Chief Health Equity Officer to align research initiatives with organizational goals and public health priorities.
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• Provide strategic direction for the Office, ensuring alignment with broader health equity and climate action initiatives.
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• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and community stakeholders.
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• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance the scope and impact of research initiatives.
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• Engage with community members to ensure research priorities reflect the needs and experiences of affected populations.
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• Lead the design, execution, and evaluation of research projects that investigate the health impacts of climate change on marginalized communities.
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• Ensure adherence to ethical research practices and maintain high standards of scientific integrity.
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• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences to disseminate research outcomes.
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• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support research initiatives, including grants and partnerships.
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• Prepare and submit grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding agency priorities and organizational objectives.
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• Develop training programs and workshops to build capacity in health equity and climate medicine research among staff, partners, and community stakeholders.
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• Mentor and supervise research staff, fostering professional development and growth.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Five (5) years of full-time relevant research experience, with demonstrated expertise in health equity, climate change, and public health.
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• Experience working with the social determinants of health.
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• Experience with research methodologies, data analysis, and evaluation techniques.
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• Project management experience.
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• Experience with grant writing and securing funding for research initiatives.
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• Management experience.

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

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