Chief Research Officer & Innovation Leader

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for its next Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR). The VCR will lead a comprehensive research enterprise, promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, and oversee research administration, compliance, and facilities upgrades to advance discovery and innovation.

The role requires a distinguished scholar with strong leadership, strategic vision, and ability to navigate federal and state research funding environments, engage diverse

Qualifications

• Distinguished scholar with a track record in research leadership.
• Ability to align research strategy with institutional mission.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience navigating complex research ecosystems and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Berkeley's research enterprise.
• Oversee research administration, compliance, and facilities upgrades.
• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation across campus and external partners.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to advance research sustainability and impact.

Skills

Leadership

Administration

Collaboration

Communication

Strategic vision

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for its next Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR). The VCR will lead a comprehensive research enterprise, promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, and oversee research administration, compliance, and facilities upgrades to advance discovery and innovation.

The role requires a distinguished scholar with strong leadership, strategic vision, and ability to navigate federal and state research funding environments, engage diverse