The Ohio State University · 3 months ago
Director, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Ohio State University is seeking a visionary scholar to serve as the next director of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center. This role involves providing strategic leadership, enhancing research excellence, and strengthening the center's position as a leader in polar, alpine, and climate science.
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Responsibilities
Provide both intellectual and administrative leadership to enhance the Byrd Center’s national and international reputation
Strengthen existing research programs while developing new initiatives that address urgent challenges in polar science, climate variability, and Earth and planetary system processes
Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with major funding agencies (e.g., NSF, NASA, NOAA, ONR, DOE, USDA) while pursuing new sources of support, including philanthropic and industry partnerships
Lead and expand the center’s outreach and engagement efforts at local, state, national, and international levels to ensure that Byrd Center science informs policy, education, and public understanding of climate change
Maintain a vigorous, high-profile research program—demonstrated through impactful publications, successful grant acquisition, awards, etc.—that contributes to the center’s scholarly excellence and global impact
Foster and uphold the Byrd Center’s collaborative research environment
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Geography, Earth Sciences, or any field relevant to Earth and planetary system science, polar studies, and climate science
An internationally recognized record of research excellence in a field relevant to Earth and planetary system science, polar studies, climate science, or related disciplines
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage research teams, budgets, and staff; and mentor faculty, students, and early-career researchers
Experience with building and sustaining interdisciplinary partnerships and collaborative initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
Founded in 1958
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$52.28MKey Investors
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2024-07-09Grant· $0.81M
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2024-03-05Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
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Nicole Kraft
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