Job Description
The University of Limerick seeks a Vice President Research and Innovation to lead research and innovation efforts, leveraging local, national, and international engagement and connectivity.
The University of Limerick is an energetic, research-led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. Our dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values drive our mission and strategy, ensuring we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity.
We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.
Our superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares offers outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities, enhancing the campus's exceptional learning and research environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading research and innovation efforts, leveraging local, national and international engagement and connectivity
- Developing and implementing strategies to drive research excellence and innovation
- Collaborating with academic staff, students and external partners to advance research and innovation
- Providing leadership and direction to research and innovation teams
The University of Limerick supports blended working and is committed to selection on merit, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. We hold a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education.
The successful candidate will be offered a 5 year fixed term contract with a salary of €184,171 p.a. A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description must be submitted. A completed online application form must also be submitted.