Research Director, Department of Psychiatry

MaineHealth; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health seeks a full-time Research Director to lead and grow a comprehensive research enterprise across the system. The role mentors researchers, leads scholarly activity, and ensures ethical and regulatory compliance while fostering external collaborations.

Ideal candidates hold a doctoral degree with 8+ years of experience, demonstrated leadership in academic research, and a track record of securing extramural funding. Contact [e-mail] for questions.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of applicable research experience and post-doctoral training or fellowship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a strong record of publications and presentations.
• Working knowledge of federal regulations, compliance policy, and human subjects protections.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for MaineHealth Behavioral Health and the Department of Psychiatry.
• Oversee, supervise, and mentor research leaders, faculty, fellows, residents, and students.
• Develop partnerships with MaineHealth, Tufts University, and national organizations to expand research opportunities.

Skills

Publications record

Written & verbal communication

Administration & supervision

Research ethics & compliance

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

Stata

Excel

Job description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Research Director to strategically lead and foster a growing department and system-wide research enterprise, mentor emerging talent, and create partnerships that elevate behavioral health research on a regional and national stage.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborates closely with the Chief, MaineHealth Behavioral Health / Chair, Department of Psychiatry to advance all departmental missions

• Provides strategic leadership for research across MaineHealth Behavioral Health and the Department of Psychiatry

• Oversees, supervises, and mentors research leaders, faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students in research and scholarly activities

• Ensures compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional research standards

• Maintains an active independent research program while prioritizing the growth of departmental research capacity

• Develops and implements innovative strategies to promote faculty research productivity and achievement

• Builds and sustains a diverse portfolio of research projects, engaging faculty and trainees across the department

• Identifies, secures, and maintains extramural funding from governmental and non-governmental sources

• Serves as the department’s research representative and works to leverage research opportunities within MaineHealth Behavioral Health, MaineHealth Institute for Research, Tufts University, and the broader MaineHealth community

• Represents the Department of Psychiatry at national governmental and non-governmental organizations to expand research partnerships

• Plays a key role in faculty, staff, and trainee recruitment, with emphasis on research excellence and growth

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PsyD, ScD, DrPH) in relevant discipline.

• Experience: Eight or more years of applicable experience within the field and discipline. Completion of post-doctoral training or research fellowship.

• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Excellent written and verbal skills as demonstrated by a strong record of scientific publications and presentations. Eligible or at rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. Must possess a working knowledge of federal regulations, compliance policy, and human subjects protections as they relate to the conduct of a wide variety of research projects. Demonstrated experience in administration and the supervision of research team members.

• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Advanced statistical training with working knowledge of multiple analytic programs (SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, Excel, etc.).

If you have questions about this role, please contact Maggie McGauley, Executive Recruiter, at [e-mail].