Professor

The Mind Research Network; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mind Research Network (MRN) in Albuquerque, NM, invites applications for a full-time, on-site Professor to lead a translational neuroscience program. The successful candidate will leverage MRN's neuroimaging infrastructure and cross-institutional collaborations to advance brain health research.

We seek an innovative investigator with a strong record in multimodal imaging, external funding, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree with 12+ years of research experience.
• Demonstrated success securing external funding with federal support.
• Experience mentoring graduate students and junior faculty.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Willingness to work on-site in Albuquerque and collaborate across institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational neuroscience program leveraging MRN infrastructure.
• Foster collaborations with Lovelace Institute and University of New Mexico.
• Secure federal funding and manage a research portfolio.
• Publish high-impact findings and mentor researchers.

Skills

Neuroscience

Neuroimaging

Mentoring

Scientific writing

Communication

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree

Tools

MRI

fMRI

MEG

EEG

Quantitative data analysis

Job description

Company Description

The Mind Research Network (MRN) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain injury through advanced neuroscience research. Headquartered in the Albuquerque–Santa Fe Metropolitan Area, MRN brings together an interdisciplinary community of scientists, academicians, and research professionals from universities, national laboratories, and research centers worldwide. The organization specializes in cutting-edge neuroimaging technologies, including MRI and MEG, and integrates these tools into comprehensive investigations of brain function. Founded in 1998, MRN has grown from a focus on building neuroimaging systems to a broader mission of achieving a deeper, more systematic understanding of the brain and mental illness. Its national infrastructure and collaborative partnerships provide faculty with exceptional opportunities for impactful research and mentoring.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Professor role is based in the Albuquerque–Santa Fe Metropolitan Area. We seek an innovative, collaborative investigator with an established or emerging independent research program who will leverage MRN's advanced neuroimaging infrastructure, multidisciplinary research community, and strategic partnerships to build a nationally recognized translational neuroscience program.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative scientific community where research spans advanced neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, biomarker discovery, mechanistic neuroscience, clinical investigation, and nonclinical model systems. Close collaborations across MRN, Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, and the University of New Mexico create unique opportunities to integrate human neuroimaging with mechanistic studies, biomarker discovery, and clinical research while developing innovative, high-impact collaborative programs.

Research Areas of Interest

Candidates' research should use multimodal neuroimaging—including MEG and/or MRI to investigate:

• Neurodevelopment and brain maturation
• Sleep, circadian rhythms, and brain health
• Psychiatric and behavioral neuroscience
• Translational neuroscience, including human neuroimaging, clinical investigation, and mechanistic or nonclinical model systems
• Predictive biomarkers and precision neuroscience
• Computational neuroscience, neuro-informatics, and machine learning

Researchers working in related areas that leverage advanced neuroimaging, computational methods, mobile MRI, or multidisciplinary collaborations are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Developmental Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Public Health, or a related field and 12+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained. Must have 4 to 7 years of experience at the Associate Professor level as well as experience with external grant funding, publishing and national recognition.
• Demonstrated success obtaining competitive extramural funding with a strong trajectory toward sustained federal support. Active federal funding is preferred.

Albuquerque offers access to diverse urban, rural, tribal, and underserved populations, supporting innovative community-engaged, longitudinal, and translational neuroscience research while providing an exceptional quality of life.

• Advanced expertise in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field, supported by a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.
• Demonstrated experience in neuroimaging methods (e.g., MRI, fMRI, MEG, EEG) and quantitative data analysis using relevant software and statistical tools.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and contributions to the scientific community.
• Successful history of securing external research funding or clear potential to develop a competitive, grant-funded research program.
• Experience mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and/or junior faculty, with a commitment to inclusive and equitable training practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams spanning multiple institutions and scientific domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to ethical research practices, regulatory compliance, and adherence to institutional and sponsor guidelines.
• Willingness to work on-site in the Albuquerque–Santa Fe Metropolitan Area and engage actively with MRN’s research and academic community.