Life Sciences Leader: Strategy, Research & Education

Keele University; Keele; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keele University invites applications for the position of Head of the School of Life Sciences. The School comprises Biomedical Science, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience, Bioveterinary Science, Bioengineering, Biology, Pharmacology, Geography, Geology, and Environmental Science, with around 100 academic staff and over 1,600 students.

The School operates with a budget of about £22 million. The successful candidate will shape the strategic direction of the School, drive research excellence and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in an academic environment
• Strong personal track-record of research in a relevant discipline
• Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues and students

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the School of Life Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences
• Shape the future direction, drive research excellence and impact
• Enhance the student experience and foster external partnerships
• Lead resource planning and balance competing priorities

Skills

Leadership

Academic leadership

Research excellence

Job description

Keele University invites applications for the position of Head of the School of Life Sciences. The School comprises Biomedical Science, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience, Bioveterinary Science, Bioengineering, Biology, Pharmacology, Geography, Geology, and Environmental Science, with around 100 academic staff and over 1,600 students.

The School operates with a budget of about £22 million. The successful candidate will shape the strategic direction of the School, drive research excellence and