Director, Research Programs

Position Information

Posting date: 10/03/2025
Open Until Filled

Lebanon, NH 03756
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
1 Medical Center Drive
Williamson Translational Research Building, 7th Floor

The Director, Research Programs will design and implement strategies to contribute to the productivity and to securing and sustaining a vision and funding for the academic and programmatic priorities of projects led by Margaret Karagas and in the Department of Epidemiology. The Director will seek and advise on opportunities to enhance research and scholarship in epidemiology, work as needed with members of the private sector, non-profit organizations as well as governmental partners, other Dartmouth offices such as the Tech Transfer Office.

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant area or the equivalent in education and experience
• 10+ years of experience working in complex institutions on scientific writing and communication, including proposal development, grant writing, publication writing, and fundraising, preferably in a higher education.
• Evidence of successful grant writing, proposal development, and grant oversight.
• Ability to write and convey scientific content with proficiency for an educated lay audience.
• Experience working with faculty members and grantmaking institutions at the international, national, and regional levels, particularly in the sciences.
• Demonstrated exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a team-centered, time-constrained environment.
• Experience working with sensitive information and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to engage intellectually with faculty and trainees across a wide variety of disciplines and instructional formats.
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, and able to multi-task to meets deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and regional grantmaking institutions.
• Knowledge of the systems and processes of university research and the role of scholarship in academic career trajectories.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

• Knowledge of the University's organization and academic, administrative policies and procedures.
• Fundraising experience.

Margaret Karagas

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Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
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The hiring range listed is based on a 1.0 FTE annual salary. The salary for this position will be pro-rated.

• Provides proposal identification, development and oversight of proposals with significant scientific and administrative content, and aids the Department's leadership with regard to proposals, reports and letters of inquiry.
• Drafts and edits a wide variety of written materials including grant proposals, manuscripts, correspondence, reports and research summaries for both internal and external Dartmouth constituents. Supports the development and implementation of broad communication strategies.
• Researches and secures relevant information for written materials and works with leadership in setting strategy to position cases. Provides advanced analyses as needed on topics relevant to epidemiology funding opportunities, including from foundations, corporations, venture capital and other philanthropy.
• Aids in aligning faculty projects with these funding opportunities and supervises activities to…