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  • Seeking a truly collaborative leader in brain research who will engage research, clinical and related communities in a vision for developing a better understanding of the human brain and for improving outcomes for those affected by brain disorders.
  • Live and work in New Zealand’s largest, most cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city.

The University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, has ambitious and transformative goals to deliver top quality research and impact both locally in the Pacific region and globally.

Join us in the substantive academic position of David Levene Foundation Chair in Brain Research, and apply your leadership to ensure the next horizon of success of the Centre for Brain Research Te Huinga Hinengaro (CBR). The director (appointed on an initial 5-year term) will build on CBR’s success in developing a strong and diverse community of neuroscience scholars who seeking to understand the human brain and to develop and translate therapies and other treatments for those affected by brain disorders.

CBR is one of seven transdisciplinary University Research Centres spanning multiple faculties, disciplines and academic activities and engaged in research with the community.

Established 15 years ago, effective relationships are at the heart of its reputation as a leader in translational brain research, as demonstrated by the philanthropic and community support it values dearly.

Members of the CBR are engaged in internationally recognised research ranging from basic and laboratory science to clinical research and the promotion of population health and research that works with and through engagement with communities, particularly Māori and Pacific communities. Creating stronger ties among scientists, engineers, clinicians, potential industry partners and the community, whilst training the next generation of leaders in the field will be central to the Director’s aspriations for the CBR.

Learn more about CBR’s cutting edge research and world-class facilities, and review the position description here.

How to apply

For further information and a confidential conversation, please contact Clare Litten, Manager, Academic Executive Search Service, c.litten@auckland.ac.nz

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 9 March 2025

Immigration & relocation support

To make the immigration process as easy as possible for our applicants, the University has an in-house immigration manager who is licensed by the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority to provide advice and support to staff as they navigate the visa and immigration process together.

Immigration and Relocation Support

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