Are you looking to be part of something big? Radical innovations begin with small, impactful steps. Join the groundbreaking team at The Dunn Lab as our Program Director and take your next step in making a meaningful impact in mental health research. The Dunn Lab, led by Dr. Erin C. Dunn (www.thedunnlab.com), is at the forefront of discovering the causes of mental illness and creating roadmaps for prevention. We use interdisciplinary approaches to explore the social and biological factors that contribute to mental health disorders, with a focus on understanding depression risk among women, children, and adolescents. Purdue University—known for achievements in science, technology, and engineering—continues its tradition of research excellence with the addition of the Dunn Lab to the College of Liberal Arts. Dr. Dunn joined Purdue from Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital to expand her research program on the social and biological determinants of mental illness, and to direct a university-wide Center focused on sociogenomics. The Opportunity: Program Director As the Program Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational tasks related to running the Dunn Lab’s wet and dry lab enterprise. In this critically important role, you will work closely with Dr. Dunn to facilitate day-to-day operations and provide scientific process guidance to the research team. You will play a leading role in building strategies for efficient and effective research, identifying best practices for collaboration and team science, and coaching team members to develop life skills as scientists and employees. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight : Develop long-term plans and goals for the Lab in alignment with the organization's overall objectives. Oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget. Budget Management : Collaborate with the Research Account Specialist to manage the lab’s budget, track expenses, and ensure financial sustainability for current and future grants. Team Leadership : Hire, train, and provide administrative supervision for lab staff. Co-mentor and coach team members in areas such as organization, time management, delegation, and change management. Compliance & Reporting : Prepare regular reports on the lab’s activities, progress, and outcomes for internal stakeholders, external partners, and funding agencies. Manage Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs), and IRB submissions. Quality Assurance : Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of laboratory testing and research activities. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Partnerships & Outreach : Build and maintain relationships with external partners, promote the Lab’s work through presentations and publications, and advocate for its importance within the organization and the broader community. Ideal Candidates Ideal candidates will be results-focused, team-oriented, and creative leaders who can excel in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary research environment. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and exhibit strong problem-solving skills. In addition, the successful candidate should be a clear and effective communicator, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with domestic and international project teams, peers, and management in identifying and achieving research goals. Qualifications Required: BA/BS with 6-7 years of experience in research and extensive experience in all administrative and operational tasks related to running a wet and dry lab. Education beyond BA/BS will be considered in lieu of some experience (e.g., 3-5 years of experience required with a master’s or PhD). Expertise in the following areas: Hiring and staffing the lab. Co-mentoring staff (with a matched scientific partner). IRB submissions, MTAs, and DTAs. Budget management and process improvement. Problem-solving and change management. High attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture while executing steps to achieve the vision. Emotional intelligence and team collaboration. Preferred: MA/MPH/MS or PhD Application Materials: Must include a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should include: Relevant experience and skills that make you uniquely qualified for this role. What interests you about being part of the Dunn Lab team and why you are excited about the opportunity. How your experiences, skills, and interests align with the culture of the College of Liberal Arts and Purdue University. Additional Information: Purdue will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. A background check is required for employment in this position. FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for Overtime). Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

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