ENHANCING MISSISSIPPI’S
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CAPACITY
ENHANCING MISSISSIPPI’S BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CAPACITY
ENHANCING MISSISSIPPI’S BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CAPACITY
ENHANCING MISSISSIPPI’S BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CAPACITY
Director of Biomedical Research Network
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network.
The Director of the Biomedical Research Network (BRN) will provide energetic, collaborative, and visionary leadership, administrative guidance, and advocacy for the mission of the BRN in the areas of research, mentoring, and community engagement. The BRN collaborates at multiple levels, across The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) campuses, state, community, and other academic, government, and not-for-profit organizations to promote and expand biomedical research through innovation and develop a skilled workforce. The Director will also lead the Mississippi IDEA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MSINBRE), which is supported by funds from the National Institutes of Health and the Office of the Vice President for Research to build biomedical research capacity throughout the state network, supporting Primarily Undergraduate Institutions/Emerging Research Institutions (PUI/ERI) faculty research, mentoring, student research participation, and infrastructure. In addition to cultivating and advancing their own research, the Director is expected to lead, promote, and/or participate in collaborative research securing diversified funding sources. The position is full-time (12-month), tenure track, and begins as early as January 2026. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
Director of Biomedical Research Network
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network.
The Director of the Biomedical Research Network (BRN) will provide energetic, collaborative, and visionary leadership, administrative guidance, and advocacy for the mission of the BRN in the areas of research, mentoring, and community engagement. The BRN collaborates at multiple levels, across The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) campuses, state, community, and other academic, government, and not-for-profit organizations to promote and expand biomedical research through innovation and develop a skilled workforce. The Director will also lead the Mississippi IDEA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MSINBRE), which is supported by funds from the National Institutes of Health and the Office of the Vice President for Research to build biomedical research capacity throughout the state network, supporting Primarily Undergraduate Institutions/Emerging Research Institutions (PUI/ERI) faculty research, mentoring, student research participation, and infrastructure. In addition to cultivating and advancing their own research, the Director is expected to lead, promote, and/or participate in collaborative research securing diversified funding sources. The position is full-time (12-month), tenure track, and begins as early as January 2026. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
About Mississippi INBRE
The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is a network of colleges and universities, designed to build a biomedical research infrastructure in Mississippi. Our mission is to reach out to Mississippians to improve health throughout the state and to engage talented researchers and students in biomedical research projects that will increase the state’s research competitiveness.
About Mississippi INBRE
The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is a network of colleges and universities, designed to build a biomedical research infrastructure in Mississippi. Our mission is to reach out to Mississippians to improve health throughout the state and to engage talented researchers and students in biomedical research projects that will increase the state’s research competitiveness.
Research
Mississippi INBRE has established research laboratories at our partner undergraduate institutions in order to create a modern, cutting-edge biomedical research infrastructure throughout the state.
Community Engagement
The Mississippi INBRE team has a history of making a major, long-lasting community impact by partnering with external agencies and organizations to provide clinical and other services to the communities we serve.
Student Programs
Mississippi INBRE has two summer programs: Research Scholars and Health Scholars. These programs are designed to give students hands-on experience in the fields of biomedical research and public health.
Facility Resources
The Mississippi INBRE Instrumentation and Services Core provides Mississippi researchers access to the latest equipment and technical expertise in addition to student education and training.
Research
Mississippi INBRE has established research laboratories at our partner undergraduate institutions in order to create a biomedical research infrastructure throughout the state.
Community Engagement
The Mississippi INBRE team has a history of making a major, long-lasting community impact by partnering with external agencies and organizations to provide clinical and other services to the communities we serve.
Student Programs
Mississippi INBRE has two summer programs: Research Scholars and Health Scholars. These programs are designed to give students hands-on experience in the fields of biomedical research and public health.
Facility Resources
Mississippi INBRE supports core facilities throughout the state of Mississippi; these facilities provide researchers in Mississippi access to the latest equipment and technical expertise and are available for student education and training.
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Now Hiring: Director of Biomedical Research Network
Director of Biomedical Research Network The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network. [...]
Mississippi INBRE Co-Hosts Fourth Annual IDeA/EPSCoR Conference
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Mississippi INBRE), in partnership with the Mississippi Established Program to Stimulate Competitive [...]
Mississippi INBRE panel explores strategies for university-industry collaboration
OXFORD, Miss. — A panel hosted by the Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Mississippi INBRE) explored strategies for building strong university-industry partnerships [...]
Now Hiring: Director of Biomedical Research Network
Director of Biomedical Research Network The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network. [...]
Mississippi INBRE Co-Hosts Fourth Annual IDeA/EPSCoR Conference
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Mississippi INBRE), in partnership with the Mississippi Established Program to Stimulate Competitive [...]
Mississippi INBRE panel explores strategies for university-industry collaboration
OXFORD, Miss. — A panel hosted by the Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Mississippi INBRE) explored strategies for building strong university-industry partnerships [...]