Reports to the departmental director and is responsible for leading and collaborating on research activities within the Early Childhood Research department. Prepares writes and presents research papers. Applies for internal and external funding for research. Provides consultation within area of expertise to individuals both internal and external to the hospital.

Identifies internal and external funding opportunities and works with departmental and Lifespan Office of Research Administration on completion of grant applications.

Determines the direction of research efforts by reviewing data from previous research and external research papers to identify new areas of investigation. Sets up hypotheses and designs experiments to test them.Responsible for the development of research methodology used.

Ensures accurate collection and analysis of data gathered in research experiments.Interprets data using statistical methodology.

Prepares writes and presents papers for publication as the principal investigator on research projects.

Assumes responsibility for the development communication and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures for research and administrative functions in research setting.This includes but is not limited to conforming to all policies/procedures of relevant mandatory committee(s) including IRB and IACUC committees.

Participates in Hospital committees both research and non-research.

Contacts individuals both internal and external to the Hospital to provide professional consultation within area or expertise and to exchange information.

May be responsible for supervision of research assistants and other lab personnel including assisting with the hiring training assigning work to complete providing feedback evaluating performance and when necessary disciplining staff.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Requires completion of a M.D. and/or Ph.D. in the appropriate scientific field and pursues Brown faculty appointment if not already attained.

Requires an in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which research is being performed.

Requires supervisory and administrative skills to direct a small group of research assistants.

Requires the interpersonal skills to interface both externally and internally to the Hospital.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires one-year experience in research.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While most duties are performed in an office environment incumbent is exposed to patient care

environment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by

adherence to safety procedures and protocols.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within the department�s policies and practices.Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

May be responsible for supervision of research assistants and other lab personnel.