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Posted Job TitleDirector C, ResearchJob Profile TitleDirector C, ResearchJob Description SummaryThis role directs and oversees one or more aspects of a research program/ department. Directs research team and resources to accomplish specific goals/ objectives. Responsible for planning activities for the specific research program, including implementation of policies and procedures.Job Description
The Psychology of Eating and Consumer Health (PEACH) Lab at the University of Pennsylvania is a mission-driven research lab dedicated to identifying and evaluating policies and interventions that prevent nutrition-related chronic disease. The PEACH lab works closely with policy makers to craft research questions that are most relevant to pressing food policy issues. We are currently looking for a new Director of Policy and Research Strategy to join our leadership team.
This role will involve strategic planning for the lab’s research activities over the next 5 years, developing external research and policy partnerships, contributing to grant and manuscript preparation, identifying funding opportunities, and growing our research dissemination activities to increase evidence-based policy making under the supervision of the Lab Director. The Executive Director will be a key member of the lab’s leadership team, responsible for grant writing, identification of funding opportunities, development of external research partnerships, and communication of research to policy, advocacy, and civil society audiences.
Key responsibilities of this job will include:
Successful candidates will have strong and demonstrated leadership skills and be motivated by the opportunity to use those skills to translate cutting-edge food policy research for local, state, and national policy audiences. This role requires effective communication with multiple stakeholders including faculty, staff, internal and external partners, professional organizations, advocacy groups, think tanks, and government agencies, and the ability to work independently and provide leadership in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$74,476.00 – $110,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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