Executive Director & Senior Scientist, Vision Research

Envision, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Reasonable accommodations available

Job summary

Envision, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist and Executive Director to steer the Envision Research Institute (ERI). This role directs multiple research projects, mentors researchers, and ensures alignment with Envision’s mission and strategic goals.

The ED leads IRB oversight, policy updates, and ethical training across staff. Responsibilities include advancing low vision research, acquiring funding, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, while maintaining compliance with applicable standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years in the research field with significant research management experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years in low vision and blind research specialty.
• Proven fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Envision Research Institute (ERI) research operations and strategy alignment with Envision's mission.
• Lead and mentor scientists, fellows, and staff; oversee IRB processes and ethics training.
• Develop and manage grants and funding opportunities with internal collaborators and external partners.
• Oversee compliance, policy updates, and data integrity across all ERI projects.
• Advance translational and applied low vision research and dissemination of findings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Statistical analysis

Grant writing

Education

PhD in psychology/biology/neuroscience/vision science/engineering

OD or MD issued

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Envision, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist and Executive Director to steer the Envision Research Institute (ERI). This role directs multiple research projects, mentors researchers, and ensures alignment with Envision’s mission and strategic goals.

The ED leads IRB oversight, policy updates, and ethical training across staff. Responsibilities include advancing low vision research, acquiring funding, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, while maintaining compliance with applicable standards