ENHANCING MISSISSIPPI’S BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CAPACITY
ENHANCING MISSISSIPPI’S BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CAPACITY
Now Hiring: Director of Biomedical Research Network
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network.
Description
The University of Southern Mississippi Biomedical Research Network is seeking outstanding applicants for the position of Director coupled with a faculty position at the rank of Full or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications.
Job Summary
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 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 with diversified funding sources. The position is full-time, 12-month, tenure track, and begins as early as August 2025. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
Now Hiring: Director of Biomedical Research Network
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network.
Description
The University of Southern Mississippi Biomedical Research Network is seeking outstanding applicants for the position of Director coupled with a faculty position at the rank of Full or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications.
Job Summary
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 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 with diversified funding sources. The position is full-time, 12-month, tenure track, and begins as early as August 2025. 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
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.
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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