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University of North Florida is partnering with Scott Healy & Associates to hire for the position of Chief Research Officer
University of North Florida, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Research Officer. To solidify the position of the University of North Florida (UNF) as a new R2 and position the University for R1 status, we are seeking an experienced research leader and administrator for the position of Chief Research Officer. The Chief Research Officer will work closely with the Senior Associate Provost for Faculty and Research, the Assistant Vice President for Research, and the team in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to expand programs in basic and applied research.
The University of North Florida is one of 12 public universities in Florida, which is ranked the #1 state in the country for higher education by U.S. News & World Report. A comprehensive, urban research university located in Jacksonville, UNF is home to nearly 17,000 students and six colleges. As an emerging force in research in health, coastal sciences, logistics and more, UNF offers 64 bachelor's degrees with 80 areas of concentration, 45 master's degrees with 88 areas of concentration, and six doctoral degrees with three areas of concentration. The University's annual economic impact in Florida is more than $1.3 billion, and the scenic 1,381-acre campus includes a nature preserve, lakes for kayaking and canoeing and miles of hiking trails.