Chief Research & Innovation Officer for Economic Development

SRA International

Las Cruces (NM)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites nominations and applications for the role of Vice President for Research, Creativity and Economic Development (VPRCED). Serving as the University’s Chief Research Officer, the VPRCED guides research across a broad portfolio, including interdisciplinary initiatives with FY24 expenditures of $143 million.

The next VPRCED will strengthen NMSU’s status as a top research university, drive innovation for student success, and expand state and national

Qualifications

Extensive leadership experience managing large research ecosystems.
Proven track record securing federal and industry funding for research.
Experience scaling industry-funded research initiatives and leading commercialization efforts.
Earned terminal degree with extensive scholarly, professional, and leadership achievements.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with academic and community colleges to integrate and grow research activities university-wide.
Provide leadership for securing research funding and planning research space.
Oversee research commercialization and incubation of new companies.
Recruit corporate research partners and expand industry-funded initiatives.
Lead partnerships with national laboratories and industry players.