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Carnegie Mellon University · 2 months ago

Head of the Department of Biological Sciences

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an accomplished scientist to head the Department of Biological Sciences. The role involves overseeing significant improvements in research space, facilitating interdisciplinary research, and conducting breakthrough discoveries in fundamental science.

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Hiring Manager
Kevin Ferra
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Responsibilities

Head the Department of Biological Sciences
Oversee the improvement in research space with the opening of the Richard King Mellon Hall of Science in 2027
Facilitate and increase the footprint of life sciences across the university
Support interdisciplinary research and conduct breakthrough discoveries in fundamental science

Qualification

Doctoral degreeFull Professor qualificationsResearch leadershipBiological Sciences expertiseMentorship

Required

Doctoral degree in a field of Biological Sciences
Qualifications warranting an appointment as Full Professor
Strong record of research, leadership, and mentorship

Preferred

Distinguished candidates with demonstrated excellence in biological research, administration, and teaching are strongly encouraged to apply

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
dateFounded in 1900
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.cmu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$488.58M
Key Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

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Amy Coutu
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Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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