Executive Vice President, Co-Director of Allen Institute’s Neural Dynamics Accelerator

The Neural Dynamics accelerator at the Allen Institute studies how the brain generates flexible behavior. Reporting to the Institute's President and CEO, the Executive Vice President and Co-Director co-leads its scientific vision and long-range strategic plan and is the single point of accountability for people, administration and operations. The research agenda spans how cell groups form circuits that generate cognition and behavior; cell-type-specific monitoring and manipulation of spiking with tools such as Neuropixels probes; brain-wide connectivity between defined cell types; optical measurement and control of brain function; computational models of circuit function; and an open, reproducible data platform.

The role mentors group leads, postdocs and early-career scientists and co-leads program management with the Operations Lead. Relocation assistance is offered and work-visa sponsorship may be offered. Annualized salary range USD 349,950-519,750. Seattle, WA.

PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, bioengineering, computer science or a closely related field; 12+ years of post-PhD scientific and/or technical leadership; 15 years of research leadership with a strong record of achievement; 7+ years leading research operations and 7+ years of supervisory or management experience across large research programs; expertise in two or more of the accelerator's core areas.