Director and Chaired Professor, Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Ref: 20945
School/department: University of Sussex Business School, Science Policy Research Unit,
Hours: Full time considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE / 37.5 hours/week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 20945
Salary: Competitive
Placed on: 13 July 2023
Closing date: 28 August 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected interview date: 22 September 2023
Expected start date: As soon as possible, by agreement
Job description
The University of Sussex Business School’s Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) is seeking to appoint an distinguished scholar to become the inaugural Director and Chaired Professor of the Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration.
The candidate will have an extensive publication and citation record in leading sustainability transitions, policy studies, technology analysis and related journals;
- A proven track record of securing substantial grants from external funding agencies and research leadership in managing large projects; and
- Significant experience of high-quality teaching and PhD supervision.
The Chaired Professor will be expected to significantly reinforce the School’s global reputation as a leading centre for innovation studies, and SPRU’s research leadership in for example sustainable transitions, energy and climate policy, and related fields.
Please contact Professor Jeremy Hall (jeremy.k.hall@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
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How to apply
If you wish to apply for the role you should submit a short, up to two-page, letter of application plus a summary CV (no more than 4 sides) outlining the key facts and information about yourself, what you will bring to the role and why you are the right person for it.
Please also include the details of three referees you would be happy for us to contact should you be shortlisted for interview.
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Your expression of interest should be sent to: Emma Macfarlane (seniorrecruitment@sussex.ac.uk)
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