Scientific Program Director | ND Human Neuroimaging Center
$95,000–$95,000 year
On-siteNotre Dame, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Provide scientific leadership for Human Neuroimaging Center research programs, ensuring methodological rigor and alignment with emerging trends in human neuroimaging. Partner with faculty investigators to shape short- and long-term research priorities and programmatic goals while supporting grant proposal development, including scientific aims, methodological approaches, and data-management plans. Coordinate multiple concurrent neuroimaging projects, facilitate collaboration among investigators and technical staff, and serve as a scientific point of contact for internal and external collaborators. Ensure research activities comply with Institutional Review Board, NIH, NSF, and University policies, and track program outcomes to recommend improvements to scientific processes. Mentor research staff and contribute to training initiatives, workshops, and seminars. Contribute to strategic planning, annual reporting, and long-range visioning for the Center. This four-year, limited-term position supports high-impact interdisciplinary research in cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, and computer science.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting human neuroimaging research
- Strong understanding of neuroimaging methodologies (e.g., MRI, fMRI, DTI, EEG) and research design
- Experience coordinating complex research programs or multi-investigator projects
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams in an academic environment
Desired Qualifications
- Postdoctoral training or equivalent advanced research experience
- Experience supporting grant-funded research and federal reporting requirements
- Familiarity with neuroimaging data standards, reproducible research practices, and open science frameworks
- Experience in a research center, core facility, or large collaborative initiative
- Demonstrated ability to balance scientific leadership with operational execution
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