Senior Principal Researcher, Health Informatics & Digital Health Innovation (0379U) - CITRIS

About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. Senior Principal Researcher, Health Informatics & Digital Health Innovation (0379U) – CITRIS This position will serve as Senior Principal Researcher of the CITRIS Health Initiative, providing technical and operational facilitation of technology-enabled health research and innovation programs across all four campuses. Departmental Overview The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS) leverages the research strengths of the University of California campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Merced and Santa Cruz. It focuses on interdisciplinary work among faculty, students, corporate partners, and international institutions to shape the future of technology. Duties Fundraising with private and public organizations, including serving as Principal Investigator and writing grants to support faculty and graduate students in health and aging technologies and services. Coordinating and implementing collaborative programs between industry and academic partners. Ensuring that project activities work seamlessly across all four CITRIS campuses. Acting as a CITRIS liaison to UC Davis Health clinical programs. Organizing conferences, workshops, and other events in digital health and age technology to recruit faculty, students, and industry partners. Expanding the reputation of CITRIS as an international leader in technology-enabled programs for health, aging and digital health innovation. Responsibilities Strategic Research Leadership and Study Design Lead the conceptualization and execution of large, complex, multi-year digital health research programs with potential for regional or national impact. Contribute to strategic scientific priorities in digital health innovation, including health informatics, patient-centered technologies, remote monitoring, health systems integration, and digital equity. Develop novel research frameworks and methodologies that advance the field. Provide high-level oversight for multiple research teams, labs, and collaborative programs across CITRIS campuses. Direct long-term strategic planning for CITRIS Health research initiatives, including staffing, technology development, and partnership strategy. Manage multimillion-dollar, multi-agency portfolios and ensure scientific integrity across all associated projects. Design complex mixed-methods studies evaluating usability, implementation feasibility, clinical outcomes, and technology adoption across diverse populations. Oversee IRB protocols, data governance agreements, and ethical frameworks for digital health research. Program & Project Management Design and oversee implementation of advanced informatics solutions, including interoperability across EHR systems, health information exchanges, mobile technologies, device data, and community-based platforms. Develop and validate digital tools and workflows integrated into real-world clinical and community-care ecosystems. Guide data architects, engineers, and analytics teams on data governance, modeling, and integration. Direct multi-year, multi-site digital health projects involving health systems, FQHCs, state agencies, and community partners. Oversee budgets, timelines, staffing plans, risk mitigation strategies, and project deliverables. Supervise research staff, analysts, coordinators, and student teams. Data Management & Informatics Innovation Develop analytic frameworks integrating EHR, patient-reported outcomes, app analytics, device data, and community-level data. Guide the design of interoperable data exchange models such as FHIR and digital referral systems. Lead analysis plans and collaborate with statisticians and data engineers to interpret findings and ensure data validity. Grant Leadership & Funding Strategy Serve as Principal Investigator on major NIH, NSF, PCORI, HRSA, foundation, industry, and state-funded projects. Lead the development of large-scale center grants, multi-institutional proposals, and cross-disciplinary initiatives exceeding NIH senior salary thresholds. Guide junior investigators and faculty on grant strategy, proposal writing, and career development. High-Level Stakeholder Engagement Serve as scientific liaison to state and federal agencies, major health systems, community organizations, and technology vendors. Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships with community health organizations, clinics, technology developers, industry, and public agencies. Lead co-design sessions with patients, clinicians, caregivers, and underserved communities to ensure technology relevance and usability. Develop data-sharing agreements, technology integration, and statewide digital health pilots. Represent CITRIS Health on national advisory panels, expert committees, community coalitions, and policy forums related to digital health innovation. Scholarly & Translational Contributions Produce influential peer-reviewed publications, thought leadership pieces, and national conference presentations. Translate research findings into implementable workflows, toolkits, policy recommendations, and scalable digital health solutions. Mentor postdoctoral scholars, junior faculty, graduate researchers, and implementation teams. Strategic CITRIS Health Leadership & Institutional Contribution Contribute to CITRIS Health leadership on emerging digital health trends, research priorities, equity frameworks, and partnership strategy. Contribute to CITRIS-wide initiatives, cross-campus collaborations, and strategic planning processes. Mentor junior faculty, graduate researchers, and postdoctoral fellows in health informatics research. Required Qualifications PhD in health profession, engineering or related scientific discipline, and/or a Master's degree from an appropriate discipline. Industry experience in areas related to healthcare and long-term care technologies, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Travel is a key part of this position and a valid driver's license is required. Academic background and recognized expertise in healthcare, AI, health informatics and aging technology and services. Outstanding ability to communicate and persuade clearly and effectively in many media and formats. Demonstrated ability to persuade and influence without the need to invoke authority. Experience with corporate strategy and organizational management of technology investments in business and healthcare services. Demonstrated experience in building collaborations between academia, tech industry, healthcare industry, government, and/or non-profits. Extensive expertise and success in academic research in healthcare and aging/long-term care. Demonstrated technical skills and academic knowledge to suggest approaches to solving novel problems at the intersection of health services, aging and long-term care services, medicine, and nursing, with advanced AI and information technology solutions. Ability to coordinate the varied and sometimes competing requirements associated with managing an innovative program in a university environment. Ability to respond to short-term, often unexpected opportunities for program development provided by faculty participants or external supporters or advisors. Ability to develop convincing materials such as slide presentations and public relations literature to communicate the goals and vision of the program to stakeholders. Proven ability to work with a dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff, and students in a university environment. Fundraising experience, including self-funding in an academic environment. Sound negotiation skills. Ability and willingness to travel, sometimes internationally. Salary & Benefits This is a 50% FTE (half-time), 1-year contract appointment eligible for benefits. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $138,200 to $228,000 yearly, prorated to $69,000 to $114,000 yearly based on FTE. This position is FLSA Exempt and paid monthly. Other Information This is a 50% FTE (half-time), 1-year contract appointment with the possibility of extension. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Misconduct Disclosure As a condition of employment, the final candidate will be required to disclose any misconduct or disciplinary proceedings within the last seven years. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed