Applications welcome for critical leadership role

The Research Deans play a critical leadership role in the implementation of our research and innovation strategy, development of our research culture, fostering of collaborations across disciplines, and development of external partnerships. If you have a strong track record of leadership, a genuine interest in developing collaborative and sector-leading practices across our University and demonstrable experience of encouraging greater diversity and inclusion, we would encourage you to apply.

As we embark on implementing the new strategy, these roles require leadership that fosters a culture where colleagues feel valued, are encouraged to continue making positive contributions, challenged when required, and provided opportunity and support to achieve their potential.

Our University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and receiving applications from the widest range of backgrounds will help us recruit a diverse and inclusive senior leadership.

Given the under-representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues in leadership roles, we are particularly keen to receive applications from these groups.

This role is being advertised internally only in the first instance. To find out more, including more details of the essential skills and experience required for the roles, please follow the link here.

For an informal discussion about the Research Dean roles please contact:

Professor Dominik Zaum, PVC Research and Innovation by email d.zaum@reading.ac.uk or on 0118 378 6108 or

Professor Parveen Yaqoob, PVC Research and Innovation by email p.yaqoob@reading.ac.uk or on 0118 378 7113