Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies (VPRG)

THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is an international research university dedicated to the advancement of learning, research and scholarship.  The University comprises more than 500 faculty members whose research ranges from science to engineering, business, humanities and social sciences.  It promotes interdisciplinary studies, and is dedicated to educating all-rounded students to acquire a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking with a global outlook.  HKUST has been ranked the No. 1 university in Asia by QS Asian University Rankings in three of the last four years.

Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies (VPRG)

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Vice-President & Provost (EVPP), and as part of the senior leadership team under the President, VPRG is responsible for:

•    the overall leadership and strategic development of research and postgraduate education;
•    building new directions in research and overseeing strategic development and funding of research at the University;
•    working closely with EVPP in the University's efforts in knowledge transfer through University-industry collaboration, technology advancement and active entrepreneurial developments;
•    developing and setting directions for postgraduate education for international research exchange experiences;
•    building partnerships with local, national and international researchers and education institutions.

The VPRG is expected to be a top researcher with vision, energy and commitment with leadership experience to lead the University's research and postgraduate studies to the next level of excellence.

Terms & Applications/Nominations

The post of VPRG will be a full-time appointment, normally for an initial term of 5 years which may be renewed for a second term.  The appointment will be concurrent with a substantive professorial appointment.  Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate, will be provided.

HKUST is being represented by Heidrick & Struggles Hong Kong Ltd. for this search. Applications/nominations, together with a full curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent to Heidrick & Struggles Hong Kong Ltd. (email: HKUST@Heidrick.com).  Review of candidates will begin in late October 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

The University is committed to diversity in recruitment and equal opportunity employment.

Additional information about the University and the Office of the Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies is available on the websites www.ust.hk and http://www.vprg.ust.hk respectively.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.)

Heidrick & Struggles
Suite 1408 Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong