Director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health and Anthony R. Manganaro Endowed Professor

Director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health and Anthony R. Manganaro Endowed Professor

About the Opportunity

The Center for Cognitive and Brain Health (CBH) at Northeastern University (https://cbh.northeastern.edu/) invites applications for a Director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at the rank of Full Professor to start in the fall of 2025. The Anthony R. Manganaro Endowed Professorship will be used to support a professor who is advancing vital research and has achieved international distinction in the area of brain and cognitive health, including but not limited to neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, and other brain disorders, as well as healthy early life development and aging.

We welcome applicants who conduct interventional human subjects research, with a focus on faculty who use neuroimaging, behavioral, arts-based, and/or computational tools to assess cognitive and brain health. We are particularly interested in individuals who bring a unique perspective to the Center, which may include focus areas such as: epigenetics and genetics, neuromodulation, nutritional neuroscience and metabolomics, computational modeling, brain-computer interfaces, creative and arts-based diagnostics or interventions, or other related fields.

Potential topics of interest may also include lifestyle factors such as physical activity, diet, cognitive training, meditation, music, dance, theater, language and communication, social interaction, sleep and stress among other foci, as well as a range of populations of interest from childhood through older adulthood in healthy individuals or patient populations. We are especially keen on candidates who take multi-modal approaches to studying interventions of cognitive and brain health in different contexts, including laboratory, clinic, school, workplace, family, and community. Because this is an interdisciplinary position, the successful faculty member will likely be jointly appointed to Departments and Colleges at Northeastern University that best fit with their interdisciplinary research and focus.

Responsibilities

Some responsibilities to consider for the Director role:

Leadership and Vision:

* Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Center's mission, goals, and objectives.

* Develop and implement innovative programs and initiatives to advance cognitive and brain health research and education.

* Connect with Northeastern University's strengths in experiential and translational education and research.

Research Management:

* Oversee and manage research activities within the Center, including securing both national and international external funding, managing research projects, and fostering collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.

* Promote interdisciplinary research collaborations across departments and institutions.

* Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines for research.

Faculty and Staff Supervision:

* Recruit, mentor, and supervise faculty, researchers, and staff within the Center.

* Foster a collaborative and supportive environment conducive to research and professional growth.

Education and Training:

* Develop education programs related to cognitive and brain health at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

* Provide mentorship and training to students and early-career researchers interested in cognitive and brain health research.

Community Engagement:

* Cultivate relationships with community partners, including healthcare providers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

* Disseminate research findings and educational resources to the broader community through outreach programs and public events.

Administrative Oversight:

* Manage the Center's budget and resources effectively, including grant funds, personnel, and facilities.

* Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

* Prepare reports and presentations for university leadership and external stakeholders.

Promotion and Fundraising:

* Promote the Center's activities and achievements through various channels, including publications, presentations, and social media.

* Seek opportunities for fundraising and cultivate relationships with donors and funding agencies to support the Center's mission and initiatives.

Evaluation and Assessment:

* Develop and implement strategies for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the Center's programs and activities.

* Use data-driven approaches to assess outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

Professional Development:

* Stay abreast of developments in cognitive and brain health research, education, and technology.

* Participate in professional organizations and conferences to network with peers and share best practices.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

* Promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the Center's research, education, and outreach activities.

* Foster an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The successful candidate will have an office and shared lab space in the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern University (https://www.northeastern.edu/isec/). Relevant facilities include a new 3 Tesla Siemens Prisma MRI system and center (see: https://web.northeastern.edu/nubic/), a real-time fMRI neurofeedback system, a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system, high density EEG systems, eye tracking, DEXA, VO2 max systems, a virtual reality system with an omni-directional treadmill, behavioral testing rooms, and a biospecimen facility. We seek individuals who can leverage their program of research to facilitate collaborations with other Colleges and nodes of the Northeastern global university system (the Network) as well as other national and international universities and research centers.

Northeastern University is strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcomes applications from members of groups that have been, and continue to be, underrepresented in academia. Candidates should have experience in, or be able to demonstrate a commitment to, working with diverse student populations and/or in a culturally diverse work and educational environment.

Our tenure and promotion process values collaborative research and teamwork. Hires will be mentored for success, with mentoring teams and group guidance. In addition, a strong and effective faculty development strategy is part of the Northeastern institutional mission. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development office works in conjunction with the Office of Research Development (ORD), the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI), the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR), and University Decision Support (UDS) to provide programs and trainings to further develop and support a thriving faculty.

At Northeastern University, we embrace a culture of respect, where each person is valued for their contribution and is treated fairly. We oppose all forms of racism. We support a culture that does not tolerate any form of discrimination and where each person may belong. We strive to have a diverse membership, one where each person is trained and mentored to promote their success.

The successful candidate will be appointed in two or more departments based on their interdisciplinary expertise. We seek individuals who can leverage their program of research to facilitate collaborations with other Colleges and nodes of Northeastern global university system (the Network), who are interested in health/healthcare data science and digital health broadly represented across disciplines and bring innovative pedagogical methods into undergraduate, graduate and professional lifelong learning.

Qualifications

* A Ph.D. in neuroscience or psychology or a related discipline such as bioengineering; movement sciences; nutrition and metabolomics; arts, media, and design; or education, as described above, M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree is required. Candidates must articulate or demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate/graduate teaching excellence and a record of interdisciplinary scholarly achievement commensurate with rank. The successful applicant will have a robust research portfolio and demonstrate extramural funding.

* Interested candidates should apply here with a cover letter; curriculum vita; leadership, teaching, research, and diversity and inclusion statements, consistent with the rank and duties of this role. Letters of reference will be requested in later stages of the search. Applications will be reviewed beginning on November 1st 2024. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Peter Bex mailto:p.bex@northeastern.edu.

* Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with research and teaching excellence and a commitment to contributing to improved equity, diversity, and inclusion. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts

Leadership statement:

* Please describe your approach to leadership, including relevant leadership experience and achievements. Share your vision for leadership of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, including initiatives and programs you will lead to enhance the research, educational, and/or diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging missions of the Center.

Research statement:

* Please describe the focus of your research, including the questions you have identified, the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable), the results you have discovered, and the products of these efforts. Please also describe any research you have undertaken with students, with the external community, and/or with individuals from marginalized groups. Finally, please outline the research directions you foresee pursuing in the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health.

Teaching statement:

* Please summarize your past instructional and/or mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for developing educational programming in the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students.

Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Belonging statement:

* Please provide a statement of your contributions to diversity that describes your past experience, activities, and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging in your teaching, research, and service. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing marginalized communities in your field and be in alignment with https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpresident.northeastern.edu%2F2020%2F10%2F19%2Fan-important-update-from-president-aoun%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cm.divall%40northeastern.edu%7C962da80d70c84c019c6508da75415e3a%7Ca8eec281aaa34daeac9b9a398b9215e7%7C0%7C0%7C637951220879595932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=V%2FjTcEumSF%2FIXd3z7A948kd1aQe6%2B63cSHZnqHNFty0%3D&reserved=0 to reflect the diversity of the societies in which it maintains campuses and meet the educational needs and interests of its diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement. A more developed and substantial plan is expected for senior candidates.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northeastern.edu%2Fdiversity&data=02%7C01%7C%7C056469d7f6cf47552eee08d61f0c7f65%7Ca8eec281aaa34daeac9b9a398b9215e7%7C0%7C0%7C636730535857378803&sdata=KIi0gAqGY5SPmeHUb21vdPtLQAysu3YBVHfaichuP%2Bg%3D&reserved=0.

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