Director (Centre Director), Bezos Centre @NUS

The Director will provide strategic leadership and vision for the Bezos Centre, spearheading leading-edge interdisciplinary translational research and innovation to accelerate the commercialisation of alternative proteins, and building the Centre into a multimillion-dollar, self-sustaining entity within 5 years. Profile Sought: - Established academic leader with an international reputation. - Typically a Full Professor with a distinguished academic and research track record. - Strong publication, citation, and research impact record. - Proven ability to secure major research grants and lead large multidisciplinary teams. - Experience managing academic institutes, centres, departments, or large research programmes. Roles & Responsibilities: - Spearhead and manage the Centre to fulfil its strategic objectives and deliverables in accordance with agreed timelines. - Set the strategic direction and vision for the Centre's multidisciplinary research agenda and PI community. - Develop and implement strategic plans to advance research and innovation for alternative proteins. - Recruit and develop world-class faculty and researchers to build the Centre's academic reputation. - Secure grants and sponsorships for the growth of the Centre, supporting global food sustainability beyond the initial 5-year horizon. - Communicate effectively with the Centre's stakeholders, advisory board, industry partners, and other organisations. - Work closely with government regulatory ecosystem to drive start-ups and scale-up of commercialisation efforts. - Represent the Centre at academic conferences, industry events, and relevant initiatives, building the Centre's global reputation. - Ensure high-quality outcomes and timely reporting of deliverables to the board. - Contribute to the research and education agenda of the Department of Food Science and Technology, concurrently holding a tenure-track or practice-track professorship in the Department. Qualification & Requirement: - PhD in a relevant field from an internationally reputable university. - Full Professor (or equivalent) with a distinguished academic and research track record, including strong publication, citation, and research impact. - Proven track record of securing major research grants and leading large, multidisciplinary teams. - Experience managing academic institutes, centres, departments, or large research programmes. - Deep expertise in sustainable food systems and protein-related research, with the ability to drive research translation, nurture visionary talent, and foster cross-pollination across academic, industry, and policy stakeholders. - Strong insight into the issues and challenges in the food systems and sustainability landscape, with the vision to expedite widespread adoption of alternative proteins across Asia-Pacific and beyond.

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