Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture - and benefits - that just aren't found together anywhere else. If you're curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future - then take a look at this opportunity.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AGING BRAIN INITIATIVE, Picower Institute for Brain Research, to work with the director and founding members to build the Aging Brain Initiative into a world-class enterprise. Will collaborate with the director on developing and shepherding the initiative's scientific, educational, and translational vision; direct and implement strategic planning for resource allocation, operational structures, and procedures; oversee and produce timely deliverables and accurate data reporting on progress and new strategic directions; prepare reports, presentations, outreach documents, grants, and fundraising proposals; organize scientific meetings, conferences, seminars, and events; partner on identifying strategic fund-raising priorities and secure funding; monitor finances; and perform other responsibilities as necessary.

The Aging Brain Initiative , led by Picower director Li-Huei Tsai, is an MIT-wide effort to understand dementia--why it begins and progresses and how we can stop it.

Full description at https://www.dropbox.com/s/acy4hj7ofc5rhab/Assistant%20Director,%20ABI.doc?dl=0

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field with a background in neurodegenerative disease research (those with Ph.D.s in computer science or electrical engineering will also be considered); substantial direct experience working in the life sciences, clinical research, an industry setting, or management; minimum of five years' experience in an academic or research environment with oversight of strategic planning and the successful launch of a similar research endeavor; strong project management skills; initiative; commitment to contributing to the progress of science research by facilitating the work of others; superb written and verbal communication and presentation skills; and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be able to keep teams, projects, and deliverables on track; think strategically; coordinate multiple tasks, set priorities, deliver results, and meet deadlines; exert influence, negotiate, and work across boundaries; and work independently and collaboratively. Job #15170

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.



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