President

About the Company

Ambitious research institute specializing in machine learning, computer vision & speech technologies

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational

Founded
2003

Employees
51-200

Specialties

• machine learning
• algorithms & complexity
• computer vision & computational photography
• speech technologies
• computational biology
• and robotics & artificial intelligence

About the Role

The Company is in search of a President to lead its independent academic institution, which is dedicated to fundamental research and education in computer science. The successful candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader with a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field, a history of excellence in research, and a proven track record of management and leadership within a highly productive research environment. The President will be responsible for overseeing the Institute's operations, working closely with the Board of Trustees, and leading the development and execution of a new strategic plan. Key priorities for the role include articulating a distinctive vision for the future, and developing partnerships to enhance the Institute's prominence in the AI field. The ideal candidate will also be adept at resource development, including securing federal grants and cultivating private support, and will be committed to maintaining the Institute's financial stability and growing its endowment.Candidates for the President position at the company should possess a strong academic background, including a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field, and a demonstrated commitment to academic freedom and diversity. The role requires a leader with excellent organizational and leadership skills, the ability to engage in shared governance, and a willingness to be the Institute's principal public representative. The President will be expected to recruit and retain top faculty, students, and staff, and to ensure the Institute's continued excellence in research and education. Experience in strategic planning, visioning, and the ability to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration are essential. The company is particularly interested in candidates with a robust history of developing strategic partnerships and a commitment to the Institute's mission of research and education with impact.

Team Size
39

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy