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Institute Overview

The Neuroscience Institute catalyzes discovery across the brain and mind sciences by connecting basic, computational, and translational research. Core strengths span molecular and cellular neuroscience, neurogenetics and epigenetics, neurodevelopment and regeneration, systems neuroscience, and cell–environment interactions—with strong opportunities at the interfaces of engineering, data science, and life sciences. 

Position Summary

The Director will be a visionary, collaborative leader who sets strategy, grows scientific excellence, stewards core facilities and shared resources, and advances a culture of inclusive, team‑based science. The Director will recruit and mentor world‑class talent, enable large, multi‑PI programs, and expand the Institute’s impact through high‑risk, high‑reward initiatives and sustained extramural support. The Director will lead the strategic growth of Aging and Computational Biology programs, embedding them as core components of the Institute’s research strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, Fiscal Oversight, & Governance

• Develop and implement a strategic plan with clear scientific priorities, growth objectives, and resource requirements that advance the Institute’s research and educational mission and strengthen its contributions to the Miller School of Medicine.
• Establish transparent governance structures, including program or center leads, executive committees, trainee advisory boards, and an external scientific advisory board.
• Oversee fiscal operations of the Institute in alignment with institutional priorities and available resources.

Research Leadership & Programs

• Build trans-disciplinary programs aligned with core institutional strengths that will lead to large-scale grants, program projects, and training mechanisms.
• Promote high-risk, high-reward research through seed funding, milestone-based evaluation, and rigorous oversight.
• Launch integrated initiatives in Aging, Computational Biology, and Neuroscience.

People, Culture & Training

• In collaboration with the department chair, conduct annual progress reviews for all Institute faculty and manage promotion and tenure processes.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and professional staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and psychological safety.
• Enhance graduate and postdoctoral training programs, including curriculum development, T32 training grants, career development initiatives, and mentorship frameworks.

Funding, Partnerships & Impact

• Expand a diversified funding portfolio across federal agencies, foundations, industry partners, and philanthropic sources.
• Build strategic partnerships with departments and cross-campus entities such as Neurology, Genetics, Psychiatry, the Miami Project, Neurological Surgery, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Psychology, and Biology, as well as national laboratories and research consortia.
• Represent the Institute to internal and external stakeholders.

Operations, Compliance & Assessment

• Ensure compliance with research integrity standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in neuroscience or a closely related field. 
• Distinguished record of scholarly impact and sustained extramural funding. 
• Demonstrated leadership of complex academic/research organizations or multi‑investigator programs. 
• Evidence of excellence in mentoring and commitment to an inclusive research and training environment. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching and managing interdisciplinary centers, cores, and large‑scale collaborations (e.g., NIH center grants, U‑series).
• Success in strategic planning, resource development, and engagement with industry and/or philanthropic partners.
• Leadership experience in Aging and/or Computational Biology/Neuroscience programs. 

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