UBC Vancouver is embarking on a search for a new Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation to succeed Dr. Matthew Evenden who completes his term later this fall.
The successful candidate will join Dr. Rachel Fernandez, Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation, and the incoming Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation at UBC Okanagan on our portfolio leadership team.
The Vice-President, Research & Innovation portfolio provides UBC researchers and scholars with strategic information, resources and tools to support their work from grant writing through to generating impact. The portfolio also provides strategy and support for major research initiatives and partnerships, and facilitates access to opportunities for the UBC research community.
The appointment is for a five-year term and is renewable for a second term. This is an internal search. UBC faculty members with the rank of Full Professor with an outstanding academic record are invited to apply.
The call for applications will remain open until August 23, 2024.
Position profile and application details
Advisory Commitee
The Advisory Committee below has been approved by the UBC President and Vice-Chancellor to support the recruitment cycle.
| Chair |
Gail Murphy, Vice-President Research & Innovation |
| Secretary |
Greg Martyn, Executive Director, VPRI Portfolio |
| Appointed by the President |
Henry Yu, Associate Professor, History |
| Appointed by the President |
Ara Norenzayan, Professor, Psychology |
| Appointed by the President (VPRI Staff Member) |
Jean Ruiz, Director, Office of Research Ethics |
| UBC-O Faculty (Selected by Senate) |
Yves Lucet, Professor, Computer Science, Mathematics |
| UBC-V Faculty (Selected by Senate) |
Robert Kozak, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Forestry |
| UBC-O Faculty or Student (Selected by Senate) |
Amanda Shatzko, Doctoral Student |
| UBC-V Faculty or Student (Selected by Senate) |
Salva Sherif, Undergraduate Student |
| UBC-O Faculty (Elected by Faculty) |
Joshua Brinkerhoff, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering |
| UBC-V Faculty (Elected by Faculty) |
Jacquelyn Cragg, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| UBC-O Graduate Student (Elected by Students) |
Bhavesh Gnnanapareddy, MSC Student |
| UBC-V Graduate Student (Elected by Students) |
Royston Mariadas, MBA Candidate |