The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is creating a new position, the Vice President (VP) for Science, to support their research programs and catalyze the continued growth and needs of their scientists. Working with their scientists, the VP for Science will lead the process of defining and establishing robust and integrated systems of support (labs, computational facilities, information access) for their scientific endeavor. They will ensure that staff have the resources and institutional support necessary to continue to pursue cutting-edge, high-risk, high-reward research, and will anticipate future support needs in a rapidly changing research landscape. The VP will be a scientist with a strong track record of supporting collaborative and synthetic research.
Creativity, forward thinking, and a willingness to experiment and adapt are essential to success in this position. The development of priorities for research support will continue to be a collaborative effort among the scientists and other staff, working in concert with and coordinated by the VP for Science.
The VP will serve on the Executive Management Team with the President, Comptroller/VP of Administration, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Senior Director Communications and Engagement, and Director of Development, and is expected to represent the views and needs of the scientists in the management of the Institute.
Success in the position will be evaluated against the administrative responsibilities identified in the job description.
Limited research consistent with execution of these responsibilities will be considered.
More information here: https://www.caryinstitute.org/about/careers-cary?bzid=e0b027993f6a
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