Position Available
Vice President for Research
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
East Boothbay, Maine
Application deadline: 31 December 2022 for full consideration
For more information, go to:
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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Vice President for Research (VPR). This permanent position will be located in East Boothbay, Maine.
The VPR directs and guides the strategy and operations for the institution’s research and innovation. The successful candidate will provide administrative support, research guidance, and constructive counsel on research and proposal strategy to scientists at Bigelow to foster individual and institutional excellence.
Qualifications include:
- PhD and familiarity conducting research related to Bigelow’s mission;
- 10 years of increasing level of responsibility for oversight of research;
- High level of integrity and discretion;
- Comfort with managing many complex projects and ability to prioritize; and
- Strong mentoring, team-building, and collaborative management skills.
The VPR serves as the Authorized Organizational Representative and Chief Compliance Officer to ensure the Laboratory’s commitment to compliance. The VPR works closely with the executive team: President and CEO, Vice President for Education, Vice President for Strategic Alliances and Advancement, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Human Resources, Chief Communications Officer, and Chief of Staff, as well as the Information Technology and Facilities departments. The ability for an individual to serve as both VPR and maintain an independent research program will be considered.
Applications must include the following documents in a single PDF:
- Curriculum vitae;
- Cover letter describing how you would approach the position; and
- Statement of interest that includes the following sections (five pages maximum):
- Ways you will promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at Bigelow;
- Research management, mentoring, and philosophy statement;
- Expertise and experience dealing with state and federal agencies;
- Experience with compliance and grant management; and
- Tech transfer expertise, experience, and aspirations (optional).
Inquiries and nominations should be directed to president and CEO Deborah Bronk or to careers [at] bigelow.org.
Application deadline: 31 December 2022, but position will remain open until filled
For more information, go to:
https://bigelow.freshteam.com/jobs/T5xHbjfRqc-S/vice-president-for-rese…
For questions, contact:
Valerie Young
Email: careers [at] bigelow.org
Phone: 207-315-2567 ext. 107