Sleep Research Director - Translational Leader

American Academy of Sleep Medicine; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Disability and life insurance

Malpractice tail coverage

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and PD

Membership and journal subscriptionReb

Competitive retirement plans

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute seeks a Director of Research to guide and expand the Sleep Disorder Center's research program, advancing understanding and treatment of sleep disorders in a leading academic medical environment. The candidate must hold an MD, PhD or equivalent, with sleep medicine research experience and a proven leadership record.

They will develop a strategic vision, mentor a research team, collaborate across the Clinic, and oversee NIH‑funded trials and translational

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated sleep medicine research experience.
• Proven leadership and mentoring track record.
• Eligible for associate or full professor appointment at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic research vision for the Sleep Disorder Center.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary research team across the Cleveland Clinic.
• Oversee NIH-funded projects and investigator-initiated trials in sleep disorders.
• Drive translational work on conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances.

Skills

Sleep medicine research

Research leadership

Clinical practice understanding

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute seeks a Director of Research to guide and expand the Sleep Disorder Center's research program, advancing understanding and treatment of sleep disorders in a leading academic medical environment. The candidate must hold an MD, PhD or equivalent, with sleep medicine research experience and a proven leadership record.

They will develop a strategic vision, mentor a research team, collaborate across the Clinic, and oversee NIH‑funded trials and translational