University College London (UCL) invites applications for the post of Director of the Ear Institute (EI) (and Chair in Audiovestibular Research) from candidates of international standing, either basic scientists or clinicians, with an outstanding track record in audiovestibular research and significant experience of academic and strategic management. The person appointed will be a charismatic leader with clear vision, a strong strategist, and a first-class manager of people and complex relationships.
In addition, he/she should have: demonstrable leadership in his/her field of research; strong strategic skills; a collegiate approach with the ability to foster the strategic ambitions of others; financial acumen and proven managerial ability; strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and balance the various demands on their time such that he/she is accessible to others, appropriate to need; experience of academic and administrative leadership and management at senior level; demonstrable ability to motivate and build morale and team spirit; the ability to promote the aims of the Institute to the academic community, national and international funding bodies and relevant organisations; and the capacity to work in partnership with the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital and other UCL Partners hospitals on research and development issues. Ideally, he/she should also have knowledge of UK university teaching, research administration and funding; and an appreciation of the complexities of the National Health Service, and the relationship between Higher Education and the Department of Health.
We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
Further details and application instructions are available at
Closing date for applications is 30 October 2015.
Interviews will be conducted in January 2016.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff.