Vice Provost for Research
Job Description
<p>The American University of Beirut seeks an ambitious and dynamic <strong>Vice Provost for Research</strong> to advance the university’s research excellence and impact associated with its mission. The incumbent will lead research administration and partnerships and will work closely across the university with deans, institute and center directors, academic and administrative support units, faculty, staff, and students, and in partnership with the university leadership to provide state-of-the-art services to researchers and drive forward AUB’s multi-disciplinary research enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></em></p><p>路 Lead the establishment of an Office and Research and the development and implementation of strategy to advance the university’s research and creative work agenda;</p><p>路 Galvanize efforts of faculty members, researchers, and academic/administrative units in seeking funding opportunities, developing successful research projects, and translating research outcomes into inventions, products, and/or policies;</p><p>路 Promote translational research, technology transfer and intellectual property management to stimulate innovation;</p><p>路 Transform systems and business processes based on best practices and state-of-the-art platforms to enhance research operational effectiveness and infrastructure/facilities across the university, while working with academic and administrative leaders to ensure the achievement of mutual goals;</p><p>路 Oversee and scale up functions and services related to grant development, administration, financial management, and reporting (pre-award and post-award);</p><p>路 Develop and promote systems to link data sources on research within the university and to articulate and disseminate the university’s research production, strengths, and impact to internal and external audiences;</p><p>路 Guide the development of strategic partnerships with peer institutions, organizations, and funding agencies locally, regionally, and globally;</p><p>路 Ensure compliance with the requirements of funding agencies and regulatory bodies and with the university’s policies and procedures related to research integrity and intellectual property;</p><p>路 Support and provide substantive input to initiatives to encourage student research both at the undergraduate and graduate levels;</p><p>路 Identify needs and opportunities as well as funding for professional development and mentorship of researchers and capacity building of research support staff;</p><p>路 Work on assigned projects with and provide advice to the President and the Provost in areas relevant to research advancement, and represent the university in research-related events and meetings nationally, regionally, and globally;</p><p>路 Prepare progress and performance reports based on goals, standards, and target indicators.</p>
