Chief Research Strategy & Administration Officer

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 500,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California-Berkeley seeks an accomplished leader to become Vice Chancellor for Research, guiding Berkeley's research strategy, governance, and operations. The VCR will align faculties, deans, and units to advance discovery, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration while addressing compliance and facilities needs.

The role requires steering higher-education research initiatives with external partners and funding agencies, fostering inclusive excellence across the

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Distinguished record of research, teaching, or professional activity.
• Experience leading complex research programs in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Berkeley's research enterprise and governance.
• Oversee research administration, integrity, compliance, and support functions.
• Engage with external partners, funders, and national/international stakeholders.
• Partner with campus leadership to advance interdisciplinary research and innovation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising & partnerships

Regulatory & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

University of California-Berkeley seeks an accomplished leader to become Vice Chancellor for Research, guiding Berkeley's research strategy, governance, and operations. The VCR will align faculties, deans, and units to advance discovery, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration while addressing compliance and facilities needs.

The role requires steering higher-education research initiatives with external partners and funding agencies, fostering inclusive excellence across the