Michigan State University · 2 weeks ago
Director, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program, Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMichigan State University is seeking a Director for the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program (RDSP). The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, maintain an active research program, and enhance the visibility of RDSP as a recognized research center.
EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Cultivate a comprehensive academic community within the university that encompasses scholars with interests in the fields of reproduction and development
Strengthen the research and educational missions of the center and university by seeking externally funded programmatic and research grants, particularly center-scale grants, and by facilitating research and training grants among faculty
Promote strategic engagement across regional institutions, including MSU campuses in East Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint
Foster MSU’s statewide footprint with clinical partners, where appropriate
Support ongoing and foster new collaborations between faculty across colleges and departments at MSU to formalize this interdisciplinary focus in a manner that will accelerate scientific discovery and the quality of training of the next generation of scientists
Qualification
Required
Doctorate - Reproductive and/or Developmental Sciences, or related field
Eligible for appointment at the rank of full professor at MSU. Candidates from industry, federal agencies, or other non-academic organizations with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply
Research program of national and international stature and scholarly achievement in a field related to reproduction and developmental sciences, as demonstrated by a strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and other forms of communication
A strong history of success in grant writing and proposal development, coupled with a sustained track record of extramural funding
Evidence of leadership demonstrated through activities such as, but not limited to: organizing conferences or symposia, directing programs, serving in leadership roles in national professional societies, or serving in administrative roles
Preferred
Experience building or transitioning research programs to center-level operations, including securing center-level or multi-investigator grants
Evidence of engagement or collaboration in partnerships across departments and colleges, as well as with local, state, or national agencies
Excellent mentoring and interpersonal skills with evidence of effectiveness in guiding early-career scientists and faculty, as well as staff
Experience with training and mentoring programs that help advance research and teaching missions
Experience in outreach and communication of research in ways that reach partners, stakeholders, and the public
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
Founded in 1855
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
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Stephanie Vasko
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