Director of HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study

3 weeks ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Full time

About the Role

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study. The Institute is committed to providing a platform for catalytic interaction among the world's foremost scientists and scholars to pursue enduring knowledge.

The Director will be responsible for providing overall direction to the Institute, including planning and overseeing its academic programs. They will build a vibrant IAS community by overseeing the recruitment and engagement of IAS Professors, IAS Fellows, visitors, advisors, and other members of the IAS community.

The Director will actively engage members of HKUST, in particular faculty members, and foster stronger links and collaborations with schools, departments, and divisions. They will cultivate collaboration among stakeholders and establish partnerships with local, national, and international researchers and education institutions.

The Director will nurture a dynamic research environment within HKUST and foster a culture of research excellence. The Director is expected to possess exceptional research expertise coupled with vision, energy, and unwavering dedication to scholarly excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall direction to the Institute, including planning and overseeing its academic programs;
  • Build a vibrant IAS community by overseeing the recruitment and engagement of IAS Professors, IAS Fellows, visitors, advisors, and other members of the IAS community;
  • Actively engage members of HKUST, in particular faculty members, and foster stronger links and collaborations with schools, departments, and divisions;
  • Cultivate collaboration among stakeholders and establish partnerships with local, national, and international researchers and education institutions;
  • Nurture a dynamic research environment within HKUST and foster a culture of research excellence.

Requirements

The Director should possess exceptional research expertise coupled with vision, energy, and unwavering dedication to scholarly excellence. Relevant experience in university leadership aligned with the high standards and ambitious goals of the IAS is desirable.

How to Apply

HKUST is represented in this search by the search firm Perrett Laver. For a confidential discussion about the post, or to submit nominations for the role, please contact Mr. Kieran Pollentine at . Applications should include a complete CV as well as a brief covering letter indicating your interest in the post.



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