科研副校长

Job Title: Vice-President for Research (VPR)
Department: Office of the Vice-President for Research, HKUST(GZ)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou),(“HKUST(GZ)”), was officially approved by the Ministry of Education ofPeople*s Republic of China to enter the preparatory status in September2019. Located in Nansha, Guangzhou, the campus covers 1.13 squarekilometers and the first phase of construction is expected to becompleted by September 2022. At steady state, the number ofundergraduate and postgraduate students will reach a total of 10,000.Under the “Unified HKUST, Complementary Campuses” framework, theintended areas of focus in HKUST(GZ) will be thematic andcross-disciplinary in nature, synergistic with HKUST, a world-renownedinternational research university with innovation in her DNA. There willbe four Academic Hubs (equivalent to schools) with 16 Thrust Areas(equivalent to departments).

HKUST(GZ) is seeking applications and nominations for the position ofVice-President for Research (VPR). Reporting to and working closely withthe President as part of the senior leadership team, major areas ofresponsibilities of the VPR include but are not limited to:

1. Providing the overall leadership and strategic development ofuniversity-wide research agenda and overseeing related researchinstitutes and centers;
2. Working closely with the senior management team and the Universitycommunity at large to provide leadership in research by encouraging andfacilitating research and engagement among faculty and students;
3. Developing and facilitating directions and scopes for research inGuangzhou campus while creating synergies in research between the ClearWater Bay and Guangzhou campuses;
4. Responsible for leading the university*s strategic plan andapplication of research funding opportunities with special focus onvarious Mainland government funding schemes from national to local levels;
5. Serving as a member of the University*s senior management team toadvance the overall well-being and to address any particular challengesand risks faced by HKUST(GZ).

The VPR is expected to be a well-recognized researcher withinternational standing, high academic qualifications, and a record ofoutstanding contributions to scholarship with evidence of researchimpact; together with vision, energy, and commitment as well assubstantial administrative experiences in leading the University*sresearch activities to the next level of excellence.

This is a Mainland full-time appointment, and the appointee will beoffered a contract by HKUST Mainland entity in accordance with theMainland labor laws and regulations. Starting salary will becommensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitiveremuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing whereappropriate, will be provided.