Vice President for Research

George Washington University; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University seeks a Vice President for Research to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for its research enterprise. The role will advance a broad portfolio including sponsored research, research development, compliance, innovation, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure across humanities, social sciences, policy, law, business, health sciences, engineering, and STEM.

The successful candidate will oversee a large team, build cross-disciplinary initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of sponsored research and compliance.
• Experience in building cross-disciplinary initiatives.
• Record of distinguished scholarly achievement.
• Experience securing external funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the university's research enterprise.
• Oversee sponsored research, research development, compliance, innovation, entrepreneurship and research infrastructure.
• Lead a large team and support faculty and scholarly communities.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and development of research centers and institutes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Research administration

Fundraising

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The client is seeking a Vice President for Research to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for its research enterprise. This senior academic and administrative leader will be responsible for advancing the research mission across a broad intellectual portfolio, including sponsored research, research development, compliance, innovation, entrepreneurship, and research infrastructure. The role involves leading a complex organization, supporting faculty and scholarly communities, and ensuring the research enterprise thrives across diverse disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, policy, law, business, health sciences, engineering, and STEM.

The Vice President for Research will oversee a large team and is expected to be an effective institutional builder and advocate for the research community. The position requires a deep understanding of the mechanics of sponsored research, compliance, research administration, and the ability to support both large-scale funded projects and smaller-scale research initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to foster an environment that supports interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of research centers and institutes.

Ideal candidates will bring a record of distinguished scholarly achievement, success in securing external funding, substantial research leadership experience, and operational expertise in managing research enterprises. Experience in organizational leadership, building cross-disciplinary initiatives, and understanding the needs of diverse research communities is highly valued. The client is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.