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

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 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, and operates within the greater ecosystem of the University and the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley. CITRIS strengthens bridges between world‑class laboratory research, policy makers, and companies and startups creating new applications and reshaping entire industries. The institute facilitates interdisciplinary work among hundreds of University of California faculty members, students, corporate partners, and international institutions, shaping the future of technology across multiple domains. Strategic Research Leadership and Study Design Leads the conceptualization and execution of large, complex, multi-year digital health research programs with potential for regional or national impact. Contributes to strategic scientific priorities in digital health innovation, including health informatics, patient-centered technologies, remote monitoring, health systems integration, and digital equity. Develops novel research frameworks and methodologies that advance the field. Provides high-level oversight for multiple research teams, labs, and collaborative programs across CITRIS UC campuses. Directs long-term strategic planning for CITRIS Health research initiatives, including staffing, technology development, and partnership strategy. Manages multimillion-dollar, multi-agency portfolios and ensures scientific integrity across associated projects. Designs complex mixed-methods studies evaluating usability, implementation feasibility, clinical outcomes, and technology adoption across diverse populations. Oversees IRB protocols, data governance agreements, and ethical frameworks for digital health research, including culturally responsive and privacy‑protective methods. Program & Project Management Designs and oversees implementation of advanced informatics solutions, including interoperability across EHR systems, health information exchanges, mobile technologies, device data, and community-based platforms. Develops and validates digital tools and workflows integrated into real‑world clinical and community-care ecosystems. Provides authoritative guidance to data architects, engineers, and analytics teams on data governance, modeling, and integration. Directs multi-year, multi-site digital health projects involving health systems, FQHCs, state agencies, and community partners. Oversees budgets, timelines, staffing plans, risk mitigation strategies, and project deliverables. Supervises research staff, analysts, coordinators, and student teams. Data Management & Informatics Innovation Develops analytic frameworks integrating EHR, patient-reported outcomes, app analytics, device data, and community-level data. Guides the design of interoperable data exchange models (e.g., FHIR, HIE connectivity, digital referral systems). Leads analysis plans and works closely with statisticians and data engineers to interpret findings and ensure data validity. Grant Leadership & Funding Strategy Serves as Principal Investigator on major NIH, NSF, PCORI, HRSA, foundation, industry, and state-funded projects, directing all scientific and administrative aspects. Leads development of large-scale center grants, multi‑institutional proposals, and cross-disciplinary initiatives exceeding NIH senior salary thresholds. Guides junior investigators and faculty on grant strategy, proposal writing, and career development. High-Level Stakeholder Engagement Serves as scientific liaison to state and federal agencies, major health systems, community organizations, and technology vendors. Develops and sustains collaborative partnerships with community health organizations, clinics, technology developers, industry, and public agencies. Leads co‑design sessions with patients, clinicians, caregivers, and underserved communities to ensure technology relevance and usability. Develops data-sharing agreements, technology integration, and statewide digital health pilots. Represents CITRIS Health on national advisory panels, expert committees, community coalitions, and policy forums related to digital health innovation. Scholarly & Translational Contributions Produces influential peer-reviewed publications, thought leadership pieces, and national conference presentations. Translates research findings into implementable workflows, toolkits, policy recommendations, and scalable digital health solutions. Mentors postdoctoral scholars, junior faculty, graduate researchers, and implementation teams. Strategic CITRIS Health Leadership & Institutional Contribution Contributes to CITRIS Health leadership on emerging digital health trends, research priorities, equity frameworks, and partnership strategy. Contributes to CITRIS-wide initiatives, cross-campus collaborations, and strategic planning processes. Mentors junior faculty, graduate researchers, and postdoctoral fellows in health informatics research. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in health profession, engineering or related scientific discipline, and/or a master's degree from an appropriate discipline (business, engineering, public health). Industry experience in areas related to healthcare and long-term care technologies, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, presentations, professional accomplishments, references, etc. 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 (oral, writing, email, presentation, proposal, etc.). Demonstrated and excellent 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 for proposals, projects, or larger initiatives. 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 (slide presentations and public relations literature, for example) to clearly and effectively communicate the goals and vision of the program to potential students, investigators, key stakeholders and advisors. Ability to convey concepts to staff, researchers, policy makers and other key 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 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 50% FTE, 1-year contract position is eligible for benefits and is FLSA exempt. Salary is 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 due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley may hire people with conviction histories and review information received in the context of the job responsibilities. 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 who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, received notice of any allegations or are currently under investigation, or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the Employer. Relevant UC policies include the Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the Anti-Discrimination Policy, and the Abusive Conduct in the Workplace. 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