Executive Director of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Core
Provide visionary leadership to advance Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute as a world-class center for oceanographic research, innovation, and impact, overseeing research, operational, administrative, and financial functions.
Role type
Executive Director of a research institute
Builds
A world-class oceanographic research and innovation institute
Domain
Oceanography, marine science, environmental sustainability, coastal defense
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, external funding acquisition, industry partnership development, interdisciplinary research management, campus facility stewardship, team leadership, grant writing, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Doctoral degree in oceanography/marine science/engineering/biology/biotechnology, senior-level leadership in research-intensive university or government lab, personnel security clearance
Technologies
Autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, aquaculture systems, small-boat operations
Responsibilities
Provide vision and leadership to advance the Institute; develop and execute strategy for industry engagement; significantly increase sponsored research funding; build interdisciplinary research initiatives; oversee research, operational, administrative, and budgetary functions; steward the waterfront campus and facilities; recruit and retain faculty and staff; represent the Institute at national and international forums.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship
