Director of Research – NUI Galway

Description

Applications are invited for the above full-time permanent post. The Research Office within the Office of the Vice Presdient for Research (OVPR) provides a comprehensive range of services to the academic community of the University. The OVPR is tasked to meet an ambitious goal of research excellence with impact under the University?s current Strategic Plan (http://www.nuigalway.ie/media/nuigalwayie/content/files/aboutus/Vision2020-NUI-Galway-Strategic-Plan-Web.pdf). To strengthen the Research Office team, the University wishes to recruit a Director of Research. The post is a senior management position in the University, reporting to the Vice-President for Research. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the University?s strategy for research and developing a plan to deliver significant increase in research activity and funding growth.

Skills Requirements

Applicants should: Hold a level 9 degree or equivalent; Have a minimum of a five-years proven track record of experience and achievement at senior management level in a medium to large research-oriented organisation; Have at least five years? experience in the following: 1.Involved in strategic planning and development of major multi-disciplinary research programmes 2.Successfully competing for funds and delivery of complex research activities by leading and managing high-achieving teams

Email
hr@nuigalway.ie

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