Director of Pacific Biosciences Research Center; PBRC;

Overview

Title:

Director of Research Institute (UHM), Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC)

Position Number: 89024

Hiring Unit:
Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC)

Location:

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Date Posted:
October 7, 2025

Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment – application review begins November 18, 2025

Salary Range: SM-3, $162,156 to $291,885

Additional Salary Info:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Funding:
General funds

Introduction:
The Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC) supports interdisciplinary research and training...

The PBRC Director is a member of the SOEST Dean's executive leadership team and leads PBRC's academic and administrative efforts, fostering research, training, and collaborations aligned with SOEST and the University mission.

PBRC currently has an annual operating budget of $15M and supports 30 faculty, 12 postdoctoral researchers, 30 graduate students, and 25-30 additional employees.

ADMINISTRATION

• Provides comprehensive academic and administrative leadership for PBRC; actively supports the missions and goals of PBRC, SOEST, the Manoa campus, and the University of Hawai‘i system
• Serves as head facilitator and coordinator of PBRC’s academic, research, training, and service programs, and is responsible for all administrative matters for PBRC, including human resources management, space utilization, facilities, financial management, and budget planning and execution.
• Leads collaborative strategic planning with faculty and staff; establishes, communicates, and achieves short- and long-term goals aligned with SOEST and UHM strategic priorities.
• Develops and maintains excellence in research and training programs through recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty and staff; fosters positive faculty and staff morale, productivity, and professional growth by promoting a respectful, collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Provides transparent, consultative leadership that balances PBRC interests with those of SOEST, the campus, the UH system, and the broader community.
• Secures and supports others in securing funding from state, federal, corporate, and private sources; establishes positive, proactive relationships with potential donors and sponsors in cooperation with the UH Foundation; and promotes annual giving and philanthropic initiatives that advance PBRC’s mission.
• Promotes PBRC by building and maintaining strategic partnerships with local, state, federal, and international organizations, and serving as PBRC’s representative to external bodies.
• Prepares reports, testimony, and documents relating to PBRC’s research and training in response to legislative, State, University, and/or School inquiries.

RESEARCH AND TRAINING

• Establishes and engages in cutting-edge research programs in their area of expertise. Serves as the lead facilitator and coordinator of the research and training programs of PBRC.
• Provides innovative and entrepreneurial leadership in the formulation, development, and implementation of interdisciplinary research initiatives; supports and mentors faculty in their research endeavors; and supports junior faculty in professional development and tenure processes.
• Advances community-engaged scholarship and collaborations that contribute to Hawai‘i’s communities.
• Promotes and supports inclusive undergraduate and graduate training activities across PBRC programs and facilities.

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS

• Provides administrative oversight for PBRC’s core research-support facilities, ensures equitable access, sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations for research, laboratory safety, and occupational/environmental health and safety.
• Leads planning and prioritization for facilities, instrumentation, and space; coordinates with University offices on capital improvement and infrastructure projects affecting PBRC operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in the biological sciences or related STEM discipline relevant to PBRC.
• Distinguished, international reputation in…