DIRECTOR
Julius L. Chambers
BIOMEDICAL/BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) invites applications for the position of Director, Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI). The Director of BBRI reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development; and, provides leadership for a broadly based research portfolio which includes cancer, cardio-metabolic disorders, neuroscience and nutrition. BBRI’s research programs are conducted on the University’s main campus in Durham, NC and the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC. The incumbent must hold the earned doctorate degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent doctoral degree in the biomedical sciences; or (M.D.) degree with relevant research experience; and have experience as a researcher and administrator. The incumbent must have a strong track record of grant funding from major funding agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, ACS, DOD), and research publications. Due to the proximity of NCCU to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park and other colleges and universities, the Director is expected to forge additional long-term successful partnerships among various academic units and faculty at NCCU in the biomedical, behavioral and social sciences as well as with agencies, corporations and academic research institutions within Research Triangle Park, throughout the state of North Carolina and beyond.
Established in 1999, the BBRI facility provides 40,000 sq. ft. of basic research space. The BBRI is an innovative research and training institute dedicated to the advancement of fundamental knowledge of human diseases, particularly those that disproportionately affect underrepresented minority groups.
This is a twelve-month administrative research appointment with the opportunity to maintain and continue a sustained robust research agenda post-administrative appointment. Rank and salary depend upon qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin on October 28, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of five references to:
Carol Hicks, Executive Assistant
Division of Research and Economic Development
North Carolina Central University
Room 309 Hubbard-Totton Building
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
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