Chief Research Officer — Strategy, Growth & Impact

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a collaborative, visionary leader to serve as Vice President for Research. Reporting to the President, the VP will provide strategic leadership for UK’s research enterprise and research-related priorities, advancing discovery, scholarship, and societal impact while ensuring regulatory integrity and resource stewardship.

This is an internal search; consideration will be limited to internal candidates.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a research-intensive environment.
• Proven record of externally sponsored research and scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the University’s chief research officer and principal advisor to the President on research matters.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive research strategy to advance priorities and competitiveness.
• Lead planning to strengthen productivity, funding, and national visibility.

Education

Earned doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

The University of Kentucky seeks a collaborative, visionary leader to serve as Vice President for Research. Reporting to the President, the VP will provide strategic leadership for UK’s research enterprise and research-related priorities, advancing discovery, scholarship, and societal impact while ensuring regulatory integrity and resource stewardship.

This is an internal search; consideration will be limited to internal candidates.