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Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Impact

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our University Executive as Deputy Principal for Research and Impact. The successful candidate will have a strong background in research leadership, demonstrated by their academic achievement and impact. They will be responsible for developing and growing our Global Research Institutes, leading the preparations for REF2029 submission, and managing budgets across our institutional research and impact funding allocation.