Vice President for Research

The University of South Florida (USF), among the nation's boldest, fastest-growing, and most dynamic public research universities, seeks an innovative and decisive leader to serve as Vice President for Research (VPR). USF has recently achieved landmark membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and has experienced significant growth in its research enterprise and impact over the past decade. USF recently celebrated $750 million in research funding and seeks to grow to over $1 billion in the next five years.

The VPR will join a remarkable senior team, with a new President at the helm, a deeply skilled Provost steeped in research leadership of the highest order, and a cadre of talented and dedicated Deans and Associate Deans for Research, all committed to USF's continued success in a rapidly changing funding and innovation landscape. The VPR will work collaboratively with these leaders, harness the optimism and creativity of USF's talented faculty, and leverage the opportunity-rich environment of the greater Tampa Bay region to bolster USF Research and define new pathways for USF's growth and primacy for its next era of impact.

USF is currently ranked among the top 50 public universities in the country. It is ranked among the top 20 public universities for granted U.S. Patents by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Its research growth has been fueled by the remarkable diversity of its scholarly enterprise, which spans 14 colleges, including an academic medical center comprising the state of Florida's top-ranked medical college, the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, and a historically impactful college of marine science.

The next VPR will serve as a strategic thought partner as the new President and Provost seek to transform USF Research. As the Chief Research Officer, the VPR will establish themselves as a national figure, actively networking with federal agencies, industry partners, and nonprofit funders to stay abreast of emerging areas of national priority and to center and expand USF's influence.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the search process is completed. Applications, inquiries, and nominations should be submitted confidentially via Isaacson, Miller's website.

Vijay Saraswat is leading this search with Keith Mason and Elizabeth Arvanitis.