Scientific Director For the Center for Predictive Medicine for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases

The University of Louisville seeks applications and nominations for the position of Scientific Director of its Center for Predictive Medicine for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CPM). The Scientific
Director will work closely with the team responsible for managing the NIH-affiliated Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (BSL-2/ABSL-2,BSL-3/ABSL-3) at the University of Louisville and will be expected to lead research and educational activities that contribute towards meeting its operational and financial requirements. The Director will report to the Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation and will be appointed to the Faculty of the academic college and Department that is appropriate to their education and expertise.

The ideal applicant will have a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree, a proven publication record and an established research program with history of funding support. Experience and/or expertise in a regulated environment is preferable. Applicants should review information at the CPM website http://louisville.edu/predictivemedicine.

Applicants should submit a CV, the names and contact information of four scientific references, and a letter describing the applicant’s experience in leading a multidisciplinary research program that may
encompass collaborations with individuals, academic institutions, government, industry, contract labs, and/or foundations.

In addition, a statement that outlines plans for leading the CPM as its Scientific Director should be provided.

Applications should be received by September 15, 2015 for full consideration, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Nominations and applications will remain confidential until invited for campus interview.

All applications and requested material must be submitted on-line at:
https://highereddecisions.com/uofl/current_vacancies.asp Job ID UL374

Use the left margin option, View Vacancy Announcement to read the ad, and/or the Applicant Guide to apply.

The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer.
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