Interdisciplinary Research Professor

Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 years)

Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research, mentoring early career researchers (ECRs) and postgraduate researchers (PGRs)? Are you an experienced academic leader looking for a challenging senior research leadership position? 

Leeds University Business School (LUBS) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Interdisciplinary Research Professor to help shape and strengthen interdisciplinary research across our key business disciplines.

This is a unique opportunity for a world-leading academic to build research capacity, mentor colleagues, secure major research funding, and establish impactful collaborative research programmes spanning Marketing, International Business, Strategy, and Accounting & Finance.

About the Role

This role is offered on a part time basis (0.5fte), fixed term for 3 years.

As Interdisciplinary Research Professor, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the School's research excellence by:

• Leading the development of world-class interdisciplinary research programmes.
• Producing and supporting high-quality research outputs published in leading international journals.
• Building collaborative research networks across disciplines and external partners.
• Securing external research funding and developing income-generating research activity.
• Mentoring and supporting early career academics and postgraduate researchers.
• Contributing to the strategic research leadership and development of the School.
• Enhancing research culture through seminars, masterclasses, public lectures, and research development initiatives.

Please review the Candidate Brief for full details of the role and responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an established academic leader with:

• A PhD or equivalent research experience.
• An outstanding international research profile, including publications in elite journals such as FT50 and/or AJG 4* outlets.
• A proven track record of securing significant research funding.
• Experience of leading interdisciplinary research programmes and developing research capacity.
• Strong evidence of research leadership, collaboration, and mentoring.
• A commitment to research impact, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

Leeds University Business School is internationally recognised for research excellence and impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse community where colleagues can thrive and make a meaningful contribution to business, society, and policy. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Further information can be found on our web pages - Leeds University Business School | University of Leeds

How to Apply

Your application should include:

• A cover letter (maximum three pages) outlining how you would contribute to building the interdisciplinary research portfolio of Leeds University Business School.
• Two research outputs currently under submission or at an advanced stage of development.
• A full CV detailing qualifications, experience, funding record, and publications.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Professor Josko Brakus, Professor of Marketing and Interim Head of the Marketing Division, Email: J.Brakus@leeds.ac.uk or  Professor Annie Wei, Pro-Dean Research and Innovation Email: Y.Wei@leeds.ac.uk

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