Director, Social Sciences Research Institute
Core
Lead the Social Sciences Research Institute (SSRI) to advance interdisciplinary research in social and behavioral sciences, fostering collaboration across Penn State and translating research into evidence-based programs and policies.
Role type
Director of a university-wide interdisciplinary research institute
Builds
Interdisciplinary research initiatives, seed funding programs, and research infrastructure for social and behavioral sciences
Domain
Higher education research / Social and behavioral sciences
Deliverable
research | client delivery
Required skills
interdisciplinary research leadership, strategic vision, fundraising and resource development, policy translation, stakeholder management, team building
Preferred skills
experience in population health sciences, ability to create industry partnerships, commitment to land-grant mission
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Advance a vision for Penn State's social and behavioral sciences; build interdisciplinary collaborations and develop policies for faculty engagement; chair SSRI Executive and Steering Committees; identify new funding opportunities; promote translational research through seed funding; serve as a liaison with state, national, and international organizations
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership