AVP for Research Infrastructure/Capacity Building

Job description

Working/Functional Title AVP for Research Infrastructure/Capacity Building Position Summary: The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) advances MSU’s research mission by supporting excellence across the full spectrum of scholarly, creative, and scientific activity. OR&I delivers comprehensive research support services; safeguards the safety, integrity, and ethical conduct of research; fosters technology transfer and strategic external partnerships; supports shared research resources and core facilities; and implements university policies that guide and strengthen research and creative activity. The AVPR serves as a senior leader and steadfast advocate for MSU’s shared research infrastructure. Working in close collaboration with the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI), academic colleges, research institutes and centers, core facilities, museums, libraries, and administrative partners, the AVPR helps shape and coordinate strategic investments in people, infrastructure, and shared resources that advance MSU’s research enterprise forward. The AVPR provides executive oversight and strategic leadership for university’s portfolio of shared research resources (SRRs), inclu...