Director of Research & Impact

StartCare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StartCare seeks a Director of Research in New York to lead a multidisciplinary team in advancing a research program focused on substance use and mental health. You will oversee data collection from electronic health records, data cleaning, and analysis to ensure rigorous findings that inform practice and policy.

Responsibility includes ensuring IRB/HIPAA compliance, guiding study design, and driving dissemination through reports, posters, and publications while pursuing grants to expand

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in public health, behavioral science, epidemiology or related field.
• 7+ years of health research experience; leadership experience is required.
• Strong track record in designing and executing mixed-methods research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee study design, data management, and analysis across projects.
• Lead grant strategy and pursue funding opportunities.
• Mentor and supervise research staff; ensure regulatory and ethical compliance.
• Disseminate findings through reports, presentations, and publications.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Mixed methods

IRB knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent)

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

NVivo

Dedoose

Job description

StartCare seeks a Director of Research in New York to lead a multidisciplinary team in advancing a research program focused on substance use and mental health. You will oversee data collection from electronic health records, data cleaning, and analysis to ensure rigorous findings that inform practice and policy.

Responsibility includes ensuring IRB/HIPAA compliance, guiding study design, and driving dissemination through reports, posters, and publications while pursuing grants to expand