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Associate Director for BBRI
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Position Number: 1681606
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Associate Director for BBRI

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Campus Location: Research and Economic Development - BBRI

Essential Functions:
The Associate Director (AD) will be based at North Carolina Research Campus (Kannapolis/ Charlotte, NC) and reports directly to the JLC-BBRI Director and serves as the principal administrator and scientific review director of NCCU's Nutrition Research Facility on the North Carolina Research Campus (Kannapolis, NC) and Durham locations. In collaboration with the JLC-BBRI Director, the Associate Director will be responsible for evaluating, planning, directing and coordinating research activities related to the mission and function of the JLC-BBRI as a constituent body of the University. The AD will be an extension of the JLC-BBRI Director in the execution of the Institute's administrative and research mission.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Earned doctoral degree in biological sciences or related discipline with 3 (three) extensive years of experience administering biomedical and/or health disparities research

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Recognized leader in a field of research through an active portfolio of sponsored research grants; consistent publishing in peer reviewed journals; participation on grant review panels; presentations at national and international meetings and other scientific venues.
Effective leadership skills to initiate activities; direct, support and manage research teams and staff at all levels
Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
Effective financial and analytical skills, including budget development, grant and contract management.
Ability to make decisions quickly and independently.
Excellent interpersonal/communications skills and political savvy and discretion to address difficult or sensitive issues.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Salary and Benefits:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.