Research Director | Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) | $138,000–$154,000

The Research Director provides strategic and operational leadership for BDI's core research functions, overseeing the organization's participatory research and data and tools portfolios. Primary responsibilities include serving as Principal Investigator on key projects, managing a multidisciplinary research team, maintaining research design and data integrity standards, and representing BDI's research to academic, policy, and civil society audiences. The role also involves coordinating with senior leadership on the annual research roadmap and overseeing publications such as the Political Violence Dashboard and BDI Violence Risk Index. The ideal candidate brings 8-10+ years of research leadership experience in conflict analysis, public policy, or related fields, with a strong record managing research teams and both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

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​Organization Name: Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI)

Role Title: Research Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $138,000–$154,000 annually

Location: Remote

Link to Apply: https://main-princeton.icims.com/jobs/22115/research-director/job?mode=view
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Position Overview: The Research Director provides strategic and operational leadership for BDI's core research functions, overseeing the organization's participatory research and data and tools portfolios. Primary responsibilities include serving as Principal Investigator on key projects, managing a multidisciplinary research team, maintaining research design and data integrity standards, and representing BDI's research to academic, policy, and civil society audiences. The role also involves coordinating with senior leadership on the annual research roadmap and overseeing publications such as the Political Violence Dashboard and BDI Violence Risk Index. The ideal candidate brings 8-10+ years of research leadership experience in conflict analysis, public policy, or related fields, with a strong record managing research teams and both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.