Chair in International Business & Research Leadership

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks an internationally recognised scholar for a permanent, full-time Chair in International Business. The appointee will advance a bold research programme, provide intellectual leadership, and contribute to excellent research-led teaching, collaborating with the Head of International Business Group and colleagues.

The role includes mentoring researchers, attracting external funding, supervising doctoral students, and shaping the research strategy within AMBS and

Qualifications

• PhD in International Business or a closely related field.
• Clear track record of world-leading research in international business.
• Experience mentoring researchers across career stages.
• Evidence of attracting external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop research strategy for the International Business Group.
• Provide intellectual leadership and contribute to teaching across programmes.
• Mentor and supervise doctoral researchers.
• Attract external funding from UK and international funders.
• Engage with business, policy and civil society to maximise impact.

Skills

Academic leadership

Research leadership

Mentoring

Grant writing

Teaching

Education

PhD in International Business

Job description

The University of Manchester seeks an internationally recognised scholar for a permanent, full-time Chair in International Business. The appointee will advance a bold research programme, provide intellectual leadership, and contribute to excellent research-led teaching, collaborating with the Head of International Business Group and colleagues.

The role includes mentoring researchers, attracting external funding, supervising doctoral students, and shaping the research strategy within AMBS and