Assistant Director, Iowa Neuroscience Institute

Scientist/Engineer/Professional         ·         Iowa City, Iowa, United States         ·          Full time         ·          22004996

The Iowa Neuroscience Institute has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director who will provide scientific and administrative support to the operations of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. This includes the writing and editing of research proposals to obtain external funding for mentoring and training programs, and the administration of such training grants including recruitment, class enrollment, and matching of participants with appropriate laboratories. The Assistant Director will partner with Iowa Neuroscience Institute faculty to contribute to data analysis and to write, edit, and review publications and grant application components. Finally, the Assistant Director will have responsibility for community engagement and event programming.

Responsibilities include:

• Specialized Services/ Application of Research Protocols
  • Provide scientific, technical, and administrative leadership and expertise in the operations of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute.
• Educate, Train and Consult
  • Oversee mentoring and training programs of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. May present educational courses or seminars on field of expertise.
• Research Proposals/Grants
  • Write research proposals and grants for various agencies to secure external funding for training, mentoring, and research. Support the development of collaborative teams of investigators for training grants, center grants, and program project grants.
• Literature Review/ Data Analysis
  • Oversee and/or participate in the investigation and critical analysis of literature. Develop new data analysis techniques or methodology. Contribute to the publication records of others; may be listed as an author on manuscripts for publications. Write papers, grants, and other supporting documents.
• Service
  • Engage in scholarly research and educational activities which may include serving on scientific review panels, reviewing papers and proposals, and serving on Ph.D. dissertation committees. May serve in a leadership role in scientific and/or professional societies.

Required:

• D. in relevant field or MD required
• Ability to review papers and proposals
• 5 years of productive research experience focusing on topics of broad interest in neuroscience.
• Ability to foster an environment in which excellence in research, teaching, and scholarship can flourish.
• Experience and interest in developing interdisciplinary training and research programs.
• Significant experience and skill in scientific writing and communication.
• Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications.

Desired:

• Record of innovative and effective administrative and fiscal leadership
• Record of excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive interactions with students, staff, and faculty
• Record of high-quality scientific publications as a primary author
• Experience with the writing, editing, and revision of grant applications to NIH, other federal agencies, and/or private foundations

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-k-kramer@uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Mgr/Dir, Spec Srv Ctr/Facility
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Sharon Walther
• Contact Email: sharon-walther@uiowa.edu

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.  For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

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