Head of Research & Innovation Strategy

Overview

With around 2,100 Bachelor's and Master's students, ZHdK is one of Europe’s largest and most diverse universities of the arts. Its study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre and Transdisciplinary Studies. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, conduct research and pursue continuing education.

The university has numerous exhibition and performance venues where students' project work is shown to the public. ZHdK is strengthening its strategic effectiveness by introducing Vice-Recto rates. The Vice-Rectorate for Research and Innovation at ZHdK fosters environments for knowledge creation and impact. It strengthens artistic, arts-based and scientific research and promotes excellence and social relevance. To strengthen our Executive Board, we are looking for an inspiring individual.

In this management role, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of research, innovation and transfer in order to strengthen the social impact of ZHdK. You will be responsible for the research infrastructure, develop institutional capacity for third-party funding, actively support researchers and develop the international visibility of ZHdK's research and innovation profile.