"Director of Research, Memory and Aging Program"

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 continuous record of scholarly achievement including research publications, grant applications, research training and mentorship. Mentorship activities will include supervision and guidance to foster the career development and research training of junior faculty, fellows and research staff. The incumbent will closely collaborate with faculty in the Brown Alzheimer’s Center Brown’s Carney Institute for Brain Science, develop research collaborations between Butler Hospital Memory and Aging Programs and other local, regional, national and international researchers, and serve as an investigator for investigator-initiated and multi-center studies. They will serve on regional, national, and international research committees, perform peer review of grants and manuscripts, attend regional, national and international research conferences, and help lead weekly Memory and Aging Program research and clinical consensus conferences.

Teaching

The incumbent will provide teaching, mentorship and supervision to junior faculty, fellows, residents, students and research staff and will be expected to participate in the teaching programs in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior.

Patient Care

If appropriate, the incumbent will be expected to perform cognitive assessments in the Memory and Aging Program, approximately 1 patient per week.

Service Responsibilities

The incumbent will be expected to actively participate in all activities of the Memory and Aging Program, the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Relationships

Reports to the Director of the Butler Hospital Memory and Aging Program. Reports academically to the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Faculty Appointment

Appointment as Assistant, Associate or Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University

PhD or MD with specialty training in Neuropsychology or a related discipline with a commitment to scholarly participation in the research programs of The Warren Alpert Medical School. The candidate must have a proven track record of independently funded research in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Strong leadership, mentorship, and grant writing skills are also required, as well as demonstrated commitment to building a vibrant and diverse research community.