Director of Neurodevelopment Research

4 weeks ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the Position

We are seeking a distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Research Leadership to serve as the Director of the Alliance for Neurodevelopment Research. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a newly established research initiative at the School of Neuroscience and the Fralin Life Science Institute at Virginia Tech.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Alliance for Neurodevelopment Research, fostering a collaborative environment among faculty, staff, and trainees.
  • Develop and execute a vision for the Alliance, enhancing its national reputation and training opportunities for trainees.
  • Provide strategic leadership, leveraging existing strengths across the University to become a national leader in neurodevelopmental research.
  • Collaborate with researchers studying human brain development, leveraging existing areas of strength across the University.
  • Recruit and mentor top talent, promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field.
  • Demonstrated history of significant and ongoing well-funded research, scholarly achievement, and a distinguished national/international reputation in the neurodevelopment field.
  • Increasing leadership responsibilities, problem-solving skills, and ability to work across organizational boundaries.
  • Commitment to inclusive leadership, fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
About the School of Neuroscience and the Fralin Life Science Institute

The School of Neuroscience is a collaborative academic research environment with 25 primary and over 50 affiliate neuroscience faculty, a Neuroscience Ph.D. program, and over 800 undergraduate neuroscience majors. The Fralin Life Science Institute is a strategic university investment institute whose mission is to enhance the quality, quantity, and competitiveness of life and environmental science research, education, and outreach within Virginia Tech.

About Virginia Tech

Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, with growing campuses in Roanoke and the Washington D.C. metro area, Virginia Tech is a top 20 public research institution. We are committed to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence, and we seek candidates who adopt and practice these values.



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