Research Assistant Professor and Executive Director of MINDS
About The Position
The University of Memphis invites applications for the position of Executive Director of the Memphis Institute for National Defense Sciences (MINDS). The Executive Director will hold a nine-month, non-tenure-track appointment as a Research Assistant Associate Professor within the FedEx Institute of Technology. MINDS serves as the University's focal point for national defense and national security research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among academia, government, industry, and national laboratories to develop innovative technologies that address emerging defense challenges. The Executive Director will provide strategic, scientific, and administrative leadership for the Institute while advancing a nationally competitive portfolio of sponsored research. The successful candidate will lead the development of major research initiatives, cultivate partnerships with federal agencies and industry, expand the Institute's research enterprise, and position MINDS as a nationally recognized leader in defense science and technology. This position is intended for an accomplished research leader and administrator with demonstrated success in developing large-scale research programs and building collaborative partnerships supporting the national security mission. The successful candidate will receive a 9-month, non-tenure-track appointment as a Research Assistant Professor within the FedEx Institute of Technology based upon qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Accomplished research leader and administrator with demonstrated success in developing large-scale research programs and building collaborative partnerships supporting the national security mission.
- Qualifications and experience for a 9-month, non-tenure-track appointment as a Research Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining an active, externally funded research program.
- Developing and leading multidisciplinary sponsored research initiatives.
- Publishing research appropriate for a research faculty appointment.
- Mentoring postdoctoral researchers and research staff.
- Collaborating with faculty, research centers, federal agencies, and industry partners to advance interdisciplinary research.
- Contributing to the strategic growth and national visibility of the Memphis Institute for National Defense Sciences.
Benefits
- Summer salary opportunities may be available through external sponsored research contracts, in line with established university policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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