Institute Director, Australian Institute For Bioengineering And Nanotechnology

The University of Queensland

Brisbane, Australia
Leading large complex research organisations
Driving innovation and commercialisation
Developing multidisciplinary teams
The Institute Director provides strategic and academic leadership for AIBN and plays a key role in shaping the institute's future as a world-leading centre for interdisciplinary research and innovation

Job Summary

  • The Institute Director provides strategic and academic leadership for AIBN and plays a key role in shaping the institute's future as a world-leading centre for interdisciplinary research and innovation.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate a PhD in a relevant discipline and global recognition as a leading scientific authority with a distinguished research career.
  • This role carries responsibility for advancing the translation and commercialisation of research, strengthening partnerships with industry, government and global collaborators, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Matching Summary

The Institute Director provides strategic and academic leadership for AIBN and plays a key role in shaping the institute's future as a world-leading centre for interdisciplinary research and innovation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading large complex research organisations
  • Driving innovation and commercialisation
  • Developing multidisciplinary teams
  • Building national and international networks

Nice-to-have

  • Fostering inclusive culture
  • Influencing high-performing teams
  • Shaping next generation innovation

Key Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant discipline
  • Global recognition as a leading scientific authority
  • Experience leading large research organisations
  • Proven capability to lead multidisciplinary teams

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