Research Project Director

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

The Research Project Director provides strategic and scientific leadership for a portfolio of community-engaged, externally funded research focused on advancing health through improved nutrition and physical activity across the lifespan, with an emphasis on reducing health disparities.

Working in close collaboration with faculty leadership within the Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity (CHPHE) at Brown University’s School of Public Health, the Director oversees the design, implementation, and dissemination of research and evaluation studies spanning school-, community-, and home-based settings. The role integrates program leadership with scientific contribution, including guiding research priorities, supporting advanced analytics and dissemination, and leading efforts to secure sustainable funding.

The Director plays a central role in building partnerships with community organizations, health systems, and policymakers to ensure that research is policy-relevant and aligned with CHPHE’s mission to promote equitable health outcomes.

This position is hybrid eligible. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

This is a fixed-term position with a current end date of 6/30/2028, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

PhD in related field with minimum of 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., MS with 10 years of experience).

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-05-07

Job Posting Title:

Research Project Director

Department:

Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity Research

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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