10/30/2025
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network.
The Director of the Biomedical Research Network (BRN) will provide energetic, collaborative, and visionary leadership, administrative guidance, and advocacy for the mission of the BRN in the areas of research, mentoring, and community engagement. The BRN collaborates at multiple levels, across The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) campuses, state, community, and other academic, government, and not-for-profit organizations to promote and expand biomedical research through innovation and develop a skilled workforce. The Director will also lead the Mississippi IDEA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MSINBRE), which is supported by funds from the National Institutes of Health and the Office of the Vice President for Research at USM to build biomedical research capacity throughout the state network, supporting Primarily Undergraduate Institutions/Emerging Research Institutions (PUI/ERI) faculty research, mentoring, student research participation, and infrastructure. In addition to cultivating and advancing their own research, the Director is expected to lead, promote, and/or participate in collaborative research securing diversified funding sources. The position is full-time (12-month), tenure-track, and begins as early as January 2026. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
Apply Now: https://usm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4919?c=usm&sq=req4919
