Mind & Brain Center Director | Professor of Psychology

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Davis invites applications for Director of the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (with tenure) in the Department of Psychology. The Director will hold a 50% administrative appointment for an initial 5-year period to advance research and training excellence within a world-renowned interdisciplinary hub.

The successful candidate will lead program development, secure extramural funding, and strengthen ties across UC Davis and

Qualifications

• PhD degree in psychology (or related field).
• Tenure (associate professor rank or higher) at a research university.
• Excellent record of scholarly research and teaching.
• Leadership and administrative experience.
• Proven ability to obtain extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance research and training excellence of the CMB.
• Develop and implement a vision to expand the Center's mission.
• Strengthen ties with affiliated units at UC Davis and international sites.
• Promote individual and collaborative research programs of CMB faculty.
• Oversee program development, growth opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic vision

Collaborative leadership

Education

PhD in psychology

Job description

University of California Davis invites applications for Director of the Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (with tenure) in the Department of Psychology. The Director will hold a 50% administrative appointment for an initial 5-year period to advance research and training excellence within a world-renowned interdisciplinary hub.

The successful candidate will lead program development, secure extramural funding, and strengthen ties across UC Davis and