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Director, Pacific Biosciences Research Unit, University of Hawai?i

Lead a world-class biosciences research unit dedicated to interdisciplinary discovery, innovation, and mentoring the next generation of scientists, at the University of Hawai'i, USA

Nominations and applications are sought for the position of Director, Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC), an Organized Research Unit within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawai?i at M?noa. The successful candidate will have a broad, forward-looking view of biological and environmental sciences; a distinguished record of scholarship; an entrepreneurial vision; skill at establishing community partnerships, donor relationships and obtaining extramural programmatic support, and proven leadership skills.

PBRC supports interdisciplinary research and training, currently including cellular, developmental, and molecular biology; evolutionary, ecological, and conservation biology focused on Hawaiian and Pacific regional terrestrial and marine ecosystems systems; neuro-behavioral and nutritional biology; and Earth's microbiome. PBRC also administers research and training in marine sciences at the Kewalo Marine Laboratory, and manages core facilities including a microbial genomics laboratory, an insectary, and an electron/confocal microscopy center housed in a state-of-the-art new ~70,000 sq. ft. Life Sciences building. In collaboration with a wide range of degree-granting academic units at the University of Hawai?i at M?noa, PBRC supports training in biosciences for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Minimum Qualifications

• an earned doctorate degree in the biological sciences or related STEM discipline relevant to the unit
• a distinguished, international reputation in research as evidenced by a portfolio of scholarship and achievement of rank of Full Professor or equivalent at time of appointment
• demonstrated success at the level of Department Chair or comparable scientific leadership
• demonstrated record of competitive extramural research funding
• commitment to developing meaningful collaborations and effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, students, and state and federal officials
• ability to function successfully in an indigenous, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment

Desirable Qualifications

• demonstrated ability to generate a climate conducive to excellence in research, teaching, and training
• demonstrated fund-raising experience from public and private entities
• past experience in human resource and financial management of large science programs including organizational and management successes
• knowledge of policies and procedures of external, federal funding agencies

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For inquiries and nominations contact David Karl via ...@hawaii.edu

Application deadline 17 November 2025

Start date Open until filled

Location Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA