The university is inviting internal candidates to apply for a new post of Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (APVC) for Research and Knowledge Exchange. The post is being created as part of a review of leadership roles to strengthen delivery of the University’s renewed research strategy and commitment to knowledge exchange.

The new APVC will join the team supporting Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Research and Knowledge Exchange, and work to further enhance the quality and reputation of the university’s research portfolio and achievements.

For this exciting opportunity, the university is seeking applications from experienced level 7 academic leaders with a profile of significant achievement in leading large research projects, and a credible publication record. You will need good knowledge of the university and its research and knowledge exchange activities and management structures, as well as an understanding of the issues facing the sector.

Dame Jessica said: “The university is renewing its research strategy, which will strengthen our commitment to delivering world-class research that changes lives, while further supporting recovery and our mission of building a more resilient world.

“Strengthening our leadership team at this challenging time will help deliver these goals. We are about to consult across the university to ensure our vision for the new research strategy truly captures our ambition and shared sense of purpose, and I look forward to hearing from exceptional research leaders from within our community who are ready to join the APVC research team and shape this exciting new chapter.

“As part of our review of research leadership roles, I am delighted that Professor Lucy Donaldson, APVC for the Researcher Academy and Researcher Career Development, is increasing her time commitment to further support the development of a vibrant and inclusive research ecosystem across the university, which promotes excellence and supports professional development of the academic community.

“Professor Chris Gerada will continue as APVC for Industrial Strategy, Business Engagement and Impact until the end of July 2021, when Chris will become Lead for Strategic Research and Innovation Initiatives, connecting with ‘place’ and ‘levelling up’ opportunities. Chris will combine this with Academic Lead for the Faculty of Engineering’s Zero Carbon Innovation Cluster.”

The Faculty Research AVPC team remains:

• Professor John Gathergood (Social Sciences)
• Professor Zoe Wilson (Science)
• Professor Chris Tuck (Engineering)
• Professor Lynda Pratt (Arts)
• Professor Richard Emes (Medicine and Health Sciences)

The new role of Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange is a 0.8 FTE commitment, for a four-year term of office.

Find out more about this opportunity and apply online

Closing date: 5 April 2021

Interview date: 23 April 2021

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Dame Jessica Corner