Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

• An exciting opportunity for an outstanding academic leader to direct the University’s pursuit of research excellence
• Collaborate closely with Senior Leadership in the execution of the University’s research strategy
• Ensure the University’s research is excellent, tackle the greatest challenges and contribute to the common good

About the opportunity

The University is seeking an exceptional academic leader to fill the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research.

As Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research you will be responsible for leadership and the achievement of Research Strategy aspirations and associated goals for the University. This will occur through an integrated and coherent University-wide approach to planning, delivering, managing, funding and communicating research achievements. It will demonstrably provide a culture of support for researchers engaged in internationally recognised, transformational research.

As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), you will also play a vital role in ensuring that we deliver on the ambitions of our Sydney in 2032 institutional strategy, include leading work our Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), a first-in-Australia precinct that will fast-track scientific discovery into better clinical and patient-centred r esearch and healthcare solutions.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) will report directly to the Vice-Chancellor, working collaboratively with the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the University Executive, Academic Board and Senate to lead University-wide activities.

As a member of the University Executive, you will also be expected to play a key role in enabling the delivery of University-wide strategy, including a high performance culture. You will contribute fully to the deliberations of the University’s principal decision-making body for all significant matters of University strategy, management, administration and related policy.

The position is fixed term for an initial period of five years on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.

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Applications close Friday, 24 January 2025 at 11.59 pm (AEDT). Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact: Mazin Almaimani at Mazin.Almaimani@perrettlaver.com or +61 2 8075 4605.

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