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The National Initiative on Gender, Culture and Leadership in Medicine, known as C-Change (for culture change) at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, seeks a Survey Research Director to oversee and expand our C-Change survey research and services. The C-Change surveys assess institutional culture and inclusive excellence in academic medical settings and higher education, are highly regarded and have been used in over 100 medical schools and major research/clinical institutions in the U.S. (including National Institutes of Health projects), and internationally. C-Change is dedicated to enhancing the culture of academic medicine through research and action. C-Change aims to 1) promote an inclusive, affirming, relational working environment for ALL faculty and trainees so that they can best achieve their full potential, and 2) increase the diversity of leadership in academic medicine. C-Change action research includes C-Change survey research projects and implementing effective practices to support culture change focused on collaboration, inclusion, diversity, and mentoring. Our many published research findings are widely cited. The successful candidate will advance the C-Change mission in innovative and impactful ways by developing and managing new survey research projects using its validated surveys to build on the rigorous foundation and considerable success and scholarship of recent years. C-Change research activities include studies in faculty, residents and students in medical schools, academic health centers, physician professional societies, in higher education, and government agencies. The successful candidate should sustain the collegial and quality-focused culture of C-Change and identify new opportunities to apply its insights in organizations beyond medical-only environments, where we have seen increasing interest. C-Change seeks a talented and enthusiastic professional to direct, expand and manage its survey research and survey operations, who has experience in the health sciences and research. The C-Change Survey Research Development Director will join the C-Change research team and report to the C-Change Director, Linda Pololi, MD. The Survey Research Development Director will enjoy the many benefits of working at a R1 research university with its multitude of resources and academic rigor. Brandeis is an innovative interdisciplinary community of scholars and students united by their commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and their work on behalf of social justice. https://www.brandeis.edu/cchange/ In person preferred but virtual work is negotiable. Preferred application deadline is January 6, 2025. Accepting applications until post is filled. Responsibilities include: Develop collaborative opportunities and pursue additional funding resources to support and advance C-Change survey research on institutional culture and inclusive excellence for broader national impact Grant proposals and progress report writing Proactively communicate personally with external partners and institutional leaders regarding the possibilities afforded by the C-Change Surveys and the status of ongoing ones Dissemination of C-Change studies Travel occasionally to meet with organizational leaders to assist in interpreting their survey findings Supervise and assist C-Change survey staff (statisticians and administration) Maintain our in-house processes that ensure rigorous academic standards and cost effectiveness Qualifications: MD, PhD, DrPH, MBA or other degree in health sciences or related field Preferred 5+ years of experience in academic medicine or a large healthcare organization/health policy entity Grant writing experience Managerial experience, including financial and marketing responsibilities Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies applied in workplace settings Experience with research data and/or program ev luation Excellent oral and written communication