Assistant Director, Iowa Neuroscience Institute

Required:

• Ph.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.