Director of Research and Innovation
Apply for one of Univeristy of Nottingham's most exciting positions.
Research and Innovation at the University of Nottingham is the recently unified service, aiming to deliver business engagement and knowledge transfer objectives as set out in the University’s Strategic Plan.
Closing Date
Monday 22 April 2019
Location
Jubilee Campus, Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is home to over 4,000 academics worldwide. We are a research-intensive institution, operating at the cutting edge of research and innovation. The University has recently invested in six Beacons of Excellence to address some of the world’s biggest challenges including securing sustainable food supplies, ending slavery, developing greener transport, and reducing reliance on fossil reserves. Nottingham is a comprehensive university, with world leading research in a diverse range of subjects including, modern slavery, forced marriage, pharmaceuticals and drug safety, medical imaging, AI and smart technology.
With a track record in delivering world-changing research, from the development of MRI to industrial microwave processing, Nottingham continues to advance research, innovation and technology. The University works with a range of multinational companies, such as Rolls Royce, Airbus, GSK and Unilever, as well as SMEs. As the Director of Research and Innovation, you will work to engage industry and academics alike to support areas for partnership.
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About Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation was created by the merger of Business Engagement and Innovation Services and Research and Graduate Services. The R&I team provide expertise and guidance across the full spectrum of the University’s services for business.
Research and Innovation is part of the Finance and Infrastructure Directorate and sits under the Chief Financial Officer, Margaret Monckton. Research and Innovation has seven units, including:
- The Asia Business Centre
- Business and Local Partnerships
- Corporate Partnerships
- The Graduate School
- IP Commercialisation
- Research Business Development
- Research Operations
Each unit has its own team, as the Director of Research and Innovation you will line manage the Head of each unit, and provides strategic leadership for the entire directorate. You will be the interface between business, academia, government, funding bodies and students, establishing strong relationships and support networks across the University and the wider sector.
You will be supporting the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) in the development and delivery of the Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategies.