Job Description

We are seeking a Research Fellow- Masculinities to join our New York, Los Angeles or Toronto team.

You will;

Conduct novel research as part of the men’s health and mental health research team within the Mo Institute

• Design (and co-design with partners), conduct or oversee/guide research studies and projects related to masculinities and health research, employing both qualitative and quantitative research methods (incl. longitudinal).
• Collaborate with other Movember cross-functional staff across research, advocacy, partnerships and marketing to develop research proposals, ethics submissions as well as secure partnership funding.
• Prepare research reports, academic papers, and other knowledge products for publication in reputable journals and presentations at conferences.
• Utilize appropriate statistical and analytical techniques to analyze data and interpret research findings.
• Oversee the collection and management of research data, ensuring high data quality and adherence to ethical guidelines.
• Take a leading role in managing research projects, ensuring timelines, objectives, and deliverables are met.
• Stay updated on the latest research and developments in the field of men's health and masculinities.
• Communicate research findings to internal and external stakeholders, policymakers, and the public through relevant conferences, workshops and other channels, including social media and public events.
• Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards and relevant regulations.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers, research assistants, and any students involved in the research projects facilitating skill development and capacity-building.
• Work with the broader research team to translate findings and upskill cross-functional staff at Movember on research projects and outcomes.

Build and strengthen collaboration across the men’s health community

• Contribute to Movember being recognized globally as a leader in men and masculinities.
• Actively promote and facilitate collaboration with other researchers, institutions, and organizations externally working on related topics. Identify and actively reduce constraints to collaboration
• Promote the evidence base related to men’s health and masculinities measurement, encouraging consideration of gender and wider adoption of programs that more effectively work for men.

External representation

• Act as a public spokesperson and leader in masculinities and men’s health research

Investment Impact, Movember Performance Indicators and Knowledge Translation

• Ensure that best practice knowledge translation plans are developed and integrated into all research projects
• Support annual reporting on the progress and impact of our men’s health and mental health research
• Work with monitoring and evaluation team to integrate data into broader impact reports to meet organizational needs
• Ensure compliance with all internal governance and reporting requirements

For this role, you’ll need

• Completed Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, public health, social sciences)
• Expertise in designing and conducting masculinities and health research, projects with multiple stakeholders desired.
• Publication record in the field and experience in academic writing of papers, report and successful grant applications
• Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R).
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and monitoring of research projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex research findings to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of ethics and ethical considerations in mental health research.

GOOD CAUSE:
Working for Movember , you’ll help raise millions for men’s health (not for a CEO’s bonus). And all those dollars do a whole lotta good. We’ve funded cancer research. Created lifesaving medicines. And helped make cancer treatments less “one-size-fits-all”, and more specific to each patient’s needs.

We’re even calling for governments worldwide to get it together on men’s health. By meeting directly with policymakers so they change the systems that change men’s health.

GOOD VIBES: The vibes aren’t just for Fridays – even though we start weekends early nine months of the year. Here, it always feels like something big’s about to happen. Be it an office-wide surprise birthday party (with cake!) or an impromptu all-staff boogie.

Come the hairy season, the energy gets silly. We’re talking celebrity visits. Live stunts on-site for TV and radio. And when we hit a fundraising milestone, the office gong might even go off. And that means one thing: it’s conga time.

GOOD CREW:
Let’s just get this out of the way: big egos need not apply. We’re all about straight-up solid human beings out to do meaningful work. People who’ll help you reach career-best moments. And give you the freedom to get there the best way you see fit.

Hybrid remote working is the norm. And in the office, you can sit where you please. Who knows? On any given day you could even end up desk buddies with the man who started this all.

Boy, do we know the feeling of being judged. (Over how we look, and other things that shouldn’t matter.) Being different is how we started. And it’s also helped us raise $1 billion for men’s health. So, we know the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.

Movember is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Do you want to DO GOOD?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.

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