Associate Director for B.B.R

Pre-Employment Requirements

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

Position/Classification Title

Position/Classification Title Physical Sciences - Principal Research Scholar

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 617389

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Department Hiring Range

Department Hiring Range The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category

EEO-1 Category Professionals

SOC Code

SOC Code 19-1099 - Life Scientists, All Other

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Division of Research and Sponsored Programs / Julius L. Chambers Biomedical Biotechnological Research Institute ( JLC - BBRI ) The JLC - BBRI is an innovative research and training institute dedicated to the advancement of fundamental knowledge of human diseases, particularly those that disproportionately affect underrepresented minority groups.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Associate Director (AD) will be based in Durham but will have responsibility for overseeing the operations at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis/Charlotte, NC. The position reports directly to the JLC - BBRI Director. The AD will function as both principal administrator and scientific review director of NCCU’s Nutrition Research Facility on the NC Research Campus, as well as for Durham locations.

In collaboration with the JLC - BBRI Director, the Associate Director will be responsible for evaluating, planning, directing, and coordinating research activities related to the mission and function of the JLC - BBRI as a constituent body of the University. The AD will be an extension of the JLC - BBRI Director in the execution of the Institute’s administrative and research mission.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Recognized leader in a field of research through an active portfolio of sponsored research grants; consistent publishing in peer reviewed journals; participation on grant review panels; presentations at national and international meetings and…