Director of Research
The Position
The Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute of Lighthouse International is seeking a Director of Research to join its dynamic multidisciplinary research team. The Director will provide leadership and conduct research to further build on the excellent reputation of the Research Institute in areas of psychosocial, vision/accessibility and evaluation research for persons with vision impairment and other co morbidities. Supports the building of evidenced-based practice to enhance services. Provide direction to research institute investigators while insuring publication and broad dissemination of results of scientific investigation and evaluation. Promotes the translation of all research to peer reviewed publications and internal and external lay/pubic audiences.
Job Requirements
Doctoral degree in relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of 7 years previous experience in externally sponsored research, with supervisory and administrative experience. Has a record of funded research as a principal investigator with demonstrated leadership skills. Has a publication record in peer-reviewed journals and excellent writing and presentation skills.
About Lighthouse
From its founding in 1905, Lighthouse International, a leading resource worldwide on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation, has both advocated for, and conducted research in the field of vision impairment and rehabilitation. Today, investigators in its Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute, the only research institute existing within a vision rehabilitation agency, conduct this work. The Institute’s multidisciplinary team consists of psychologists, sociologists, vision scientists, computer scientists, and social scientists.
Please send a cover letter and CV by postal mail or email to:
Dr. Cynthia Stuen
Senior Vice President, Policy and Professional Affairs
Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street
New York, New York 10022
212-821-9484
cstuen@lighthouse.org
