Chair, Translational Neuroscience — Cancer Research Leader

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a visionary Chair of the Department of Translational Neuroscience in Houston. The successful candidate will set the department's scientific direction, recruit and develop faculty, and oversee research, education, and operations in a major cancer center.

We seek an accomplished physician-scientist with a track record in translational neuroscience, strong leadership, and the ability to advance multidisciplinary collaboration across clinical

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience post clinical degree
• Demonstration of scientific excellence and performance
• Administrative experience at a departmental or institutional level
• Proven track record of successful and independent translational research and grant or protocol funding
• Consistent record of contributions to education or training and to mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff
• Progressive leadership experience in an academic setting, preferred experience in an oncologic setting
• Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization characterized by complex intra- and inter- disciplinary relationships
• The candidate must have experience in multidisciplinary research and an established record in training and development of postdoctoral fellows and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and assume full responsibility for all areas of the department, including basic, translational, and clinical research; faculty development and evaluation; integration of educational programs; finance and budgeting; and departmental strategic planning.
• Inspire professional growth by ensuring career development opportunities and mentorship for department faculty and trainees, and foster collaboration and wellness.
• Represent the department, division and institution in local, regional, state, and national matters.
• Oversee education, information technology, interactions with clinical departments, research, operations, and quality within the department.

Skills

10 years of experience post clinical

Demonstration of scientific excellence

Administrative leadership experience

Proven translational research funding

Education/mentoring track record

Leadership in academic setting

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a visionary Chair of the Department of Translational Neuroscience in Houston. The successful candidate will set the department's scientific direction, recruit and develop faculty, and oversee research, education, and operations in a major cancer center.

We seek an accomplished physician-scientist with a track record in translational neuroscience, strong leadership, and the ability to advance multidisciplinary collaboration across clinical