Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Research

UK date and time: 05-November-2026 13:56

The University is seeking to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) to
provide leadership across the University in this area.

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE COLLEGIATE UNIVERSITY ONLY

The University aims to lead the world in research, building on its long traditions of independent scholarship and academic freedom while fostering a culture of interdisciplinarity. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) is one of several fractional positions with specific responsibilities, offering flexibility in portfolio coverage and post structure. The other portfolios are currently:
Education;
External Engagement, Sport and Community;
Innovation;
People and Culture;
Planning and Resources;
Strategic Initiatives.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) will take a major responsibility for the delivery of the Research and Discovery theme of the 2025-30 strategic plan, in collaboration with the academic divisions and departments and the colleges, and external partners, against a background of financial constraints and increasing regulatory requirements.

As the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), you will have oversight of research-related matters in the University, working closely with the Director of Research Services to deliver and advance strategies in this area. You will co-chair the University’s Research and Innovation Committee and serve on other relevant University committees. You will lead Oxford's responses to the forthcoming Research Excellence Framework and co-ordinate the University’s relationships with its major research funders.

You will lead the development of research alliances and partnerships at local, national and international level to leverage investment in strategic research projects and infrastructure. You will promote an interdisciplinary research culture and support the development of our research staff across the collegiate University.

To apply for this role, you should have the ability to lead the implementation and evolution of the University’s research strategies by working effectively with senior colleagues and administrative offices across the collegiate University. You should have the ability and academic standing to gain and retain the confidence of the academic community as a whole. You should have extensive experience of chairing major committees effectively.

You should be able to demonstrate advanced administrative experience, including the capacity to set the strategic direction for Research Services.

For more information please see the further particulars. Informal enquiries should be directed to Jonathan Roger on j .

The closing date for applications is 12:00 on Monday 30 November
. The vacancy  187815.