Deputy Head – Research & Commercialisation

Lincoln Institute; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lincoln invites applications for the role of Deputy Head of School for Research and Commercialisation in the School of Law, Politics and Society, Lincoln. This fixed-term, 3-year, 1.0 FTE leadership post supports strategic direction for research, commercialisation, knowledge exchange and external income.

You will lead on building a strong research culture, supervise postgraduate researchers, collaborate with groups and external partners, and contribute to teaching and

Qualifications

• First degree and PhD or equivalent recognised professional standing.
• Higher education teaching qualification or recognition.
• Significant experience leading initiatives to improve research performance and income.
• Experience with postgraduate supervision or leadership, securing research funding, and managing funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for research and commercialisation.
• Identify opportunities to increase external income and partnerships.
• Coordinate research groups and supervise postgraduate researchers.
• Translate priorities into School-level delivery and drive REF readiness.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Research income generation

External partnerships

Teaching leadership

Education

First degree

PhD or equivalent

Higher education teaching qualification

Job description

The University of Lincoln invites applications for the role of Deputy Head of School for Research and Commercialisation in the School of Law, Politics and Society, Lincoln. This fixed-term, 3-year, 1.0 FTE leadership post supports strategic direction for research, commercialisation, knowledge exchange and external income.

You will lead on building a strong research culture, supervise postgraduate researchers, collaborate with groups and external partners, and contribute to teaching and