PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A doctorate in statistics, biostatistics, or related field.
• Demonstrable track record of leadership in developing and sustaining a climate that fosters growth in research funding, staff capabilities, and scientific excellence and reputation.
• A record of scientific publication and stature, and of participation in major professional societies or associations.
• Proven ability in managing a large, multidisciplinary professional research and support staff conducting contract and grant-supported research.
• Extensive experience in working with clients that fund research in the social sciences, including federal agencies, private foundations, and/or the commercial sector.
• Success in business development and obtaining research funding from a broad range of client agencies and other funding sources.
• Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, compromise, and building consensus within and between groups.
• Willingness to relocate to the Research Triangle Park area (Raleigh/Durham/ Chapel Hill area).

HOW TO APPLY