Director of Neurodevelopment Research
2 weeks ago
The School of Neuroscience and the Fralin Life Science Institute at Virginia Tech invite applications for the position of Director of the newly established Alliance for Neurodevelopment Research. This is an exciting opportunity for a distinguished researcher to lead 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 successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of significant and ongoing well-funded research, scholarly achievement, and a distinguished national/international reputation in the neurodevelopment field. They will also have demonstrated increasing leadership responsibilities, problem-solving skills, and ability to work across organizational boundaries to bring together faculty, staff, and trainee stakeholders.
The Director will be responsible for creating community across faculty, growing the national reputation of neurodevelopment research, and enhancing training opportunities for trainees at all levels. They will also be expected to contribute to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the School, Institute, University, and/or community.
The position offers a highly competitive start-up package and laboratory space. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and may require some travel to conferences and meetings.
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.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated history of significant and ongoing well-funded research, scholarly achievement, and a distinguished national/international reputation in the neurodevelopment field.
- Demonstrated increasing leadership responsibilities, problem-solving skills, and ability to work across organizational boundaries to bring together faculty, staff, and trainee stakeholders.
- A commitment to inclusive leadership - including enthusiasm to foster and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
- Clear examples of purpose-driven leadership to execute and carry out a vision for the Alliance - including a commitment to create community across faculty, grow the national reputation of neurodevelopment research, and enhance training opportunities for trainees at all levels.
- A doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., MD/Ph.D., DVM) in neuroscience or related field.
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a top 20 public research institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia, with growing campuses in Roanoke and the Washington D.C. metro area. The university is committed to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence, and seeks candidates who adopt and practice these values. The School of Neuroscience and Fralin Life Science Institute feel strongly that inclusion, equity, and diversity are values that we promote and hold in the highest regard.
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Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeAbout the PositionThe Commonwealth of Virginia invites applications for the position of Director of the Neurodevelopment Research Alliance. This is a key leadership role that will oversee the development and implementation of research initiatives in neurodevelopment, with a focus on advancing our understanding of brain development and function.Key...
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