Director of Research, Memory and Aging Program

Job description

Description The Butler Hospital Memory and Aging Program (MAP), a global leader in research on Alzheimer’s disease, is seeking a Director of Research. The MAP has more than 25 years of history in conducting clinical research trials and is an internationally recognized center of excellence in groundbreaking research. Research: The incumbent will be expected to provide vision and leadership for clinical/translational research in the Memory and Aging Program and the Brown Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research. They will help oversee a competitive, independent program of research related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in the Memory and Aging Program and will help develop strategies to promote ADRD prevention and brain health. It is expected that approximately 80% of the incumbent’s time will be devoted to research, and space will be provided, with 30% of that protected time for faculty member’s research/scholarly activity. The incumbent will oversee recruitment of research faculty and trainees. They will participate in the development of the Clinical Core and other Cores of the Brown Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research. They will be expected to maintain a con...