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Job Description
The national MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project, headquartered at Vanderbilt University Law School, is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate Director.
The Associate Director will report to Director Owen Jones, New York Alumni Chancellor's Chair in Law & Professor of Biological Sciences, and will be responsible for assisting in both the substantive and procedural management and operation of the Law and Neuroscience Project.
The Associate Director position term runs from May 16, 2011, though the start date is flexible, through June 30, 2012. Up to two additional years are possible. Candidates must relocate to Nashville.
The Law and Neuroscience Project, now in its fourth year of operation, brings together lawyers, neuroscientists, and scholars from many other disciplines to explore the legal implications of new findings in cognitive neuroscience. The Project’s main aim is to fund original research in both science and law, that may help to make the legal system more fair and effective. The Project also runs education and outreach programs and generally serves as the nation’s hub for this exciting, new, and interdisciplinary field.
The ideal candidate will have training and experience in law, as well as familiarity with and appreciation of academic research. Applicants need not come from science backgrounds. However, some familiarity with one or more of the fields of biology, psychology, or neuroscience may prove helpful (and should be mentioned).
For more information on the Project, see: http://www.lawneuro.org. For background on Project Director Owen Jones, see: http://law.vanderbilt.edu/jones.
To apply, please send or email a C.V., transcript (unofficial is acceptable), brief writing sample, and a letter of intent to Sue Ann Scott, Assistant Dean for Personnel Services, Vanderbilt University Law School, 131 21st Ave. South, Nashville TN, 37203, applylawneuro@vanderbilt.edu. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Basic Qualifications:
This position requires both a bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree. A law degree, as well as minimum of 24 months of relevant experience, is strongly preferred.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree and advanced degree required; J.D. strongly preferred
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Very strong research and writing skills
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Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences in multiple media
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
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Experience in developing Excel spreadsheets is desirable, but not required
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Project management, including compiling data, conducting legal research, web research, manuscript preparation and special conferences and workshop coordination
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Must be highly focused, task-oriented
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential
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High comfort level with University research environment
Key Functions and Expected Performances:
Project/Program/Grant Management:
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Assists in the development of current and long-term organizational goals and objectives
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Monitor budgeting, and report to the Director
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Work with University Director of Sponsored Research to process budgetary subawards with partner institutions
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Works closely with researchers at partner institutions to ensure they are provided with appropriate support systems and responsive, quality service in the areas of project accounting, human resources, purchasing and related administrative functions
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Work with Foundation and Government staff to manage existing, and develop new grants
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Web content management (routine postings, research updates, links, blogs, etc.)
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Maintain membership profiles and listservs
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Oversee conference and meeting preparation as needed
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Serve as liaison to the Law School Office of Finance & Administrative Services to:
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monitor grant spending against budget and report status of same;
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research, resolve and justify budget discrepancies; and
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compile budget reports for special programs, projects, and initiatives.
Research and Dissemination:
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Maintain and update the Law and Neuroscience Bibliography
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Assist the Director in developing Project materials, e.g. summary documents, issue briefs, book chapters, meeting presentations, coursebook materials, and so forth
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Prepare progress and annual reports on Project activities
Additional Information:
Salary is competitive, and commensurate with education and experience.
Background screens may be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.
Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on Vanderbilt property.
Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
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