Program Director, The Dunn Lab

16 hours ago

West Lafayette IN United States Purdue University Full time

Job Description

Req Id: 32367

Job Title: Program Director, The Dunn Lab

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you looking to be part of something big? Radical innovations begin with small, impactful steps. Join the groundbreaking team at The Dunn Lab as our Program Director and take your next step in making a meaningful impact in mental health research. The Dunn Lab, led by Dr. Erin C. Dunn ( is at the forefront of discovering the causes of mental illness and creating roadmaps for prevention.

Purdue University—known for achievements in science, technology, and engineering— continues its tradition of research excellence with the addition of the Dunn Lab to the College of Liberal Arts.

The Opportunity: Program Director

As the Program Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational tasks related to running the Dunn Lab’s wet and dry lab enterprise. In this critically important role, you will work closely with Dr. Dunn to facilitate day-to-day operations and provide scientific process guidance to the research team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Oversight: Develop long-term plans and goals for the Lab in alignment with the organization's overall objectives. Oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
  • Budget Management: Collaborate with the Research Account Specialist to manage the lab’s budget, track expenses, and ensure financial sustainability for current and future grants.
  • Team Leadership: Hire, train, and provide administrative supervision for lab staff. Co-mentor and coach team members in areas such as organization, time management, delegation, and change management.
  • Compliance & Reporting: Prepare regular reports on the lab’s activities, progress, and outcomes for internal stakeholders, external partners, and funding agencies.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of laboratory testing and research activities.
  • Partnerships & Outreach: Build and maintain relationships with external partners, promote the Lab’s work through presentations and publications.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates will be results-focused, team-oriented, and creative leaders who can excel in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary research environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • BA/BS with 6-7 years of experience in research and extensive experience in all administrative and operational tasks related to running a wet and dry lab.

Expertise in the following areas:

  • Hiring and staffing the lab.
  • Co-mentoring staff.
  • IRB submissions, MTAs, and DTAs.
  • Budget management and process improvement.
  • Problem-solving and change management.
  • Emotional intelligence and team collaboration.

Preferred:

  • MA/MPH/MS or PhD

Application Materials:

Must include a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should include:

  • Relevant experience and skills that make you uniquely qualified for this role.
  • What interests you about being part of the Dunn Lab team.
  • How your experiences align with the culture of the College of Liberal Arts and Purdue University.

Additional Information:

  • Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position.
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position.
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime).
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period.

Benefits of a Purdue Career:

  • Competitive benefits package including generous paid sick time and vacation.
  • Tuition remission (Purdue and Purdue Global).

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Posting Start Date: 7/5/24

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