Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) is a new federal university which gathers some of the major French higher education and research institutions in Paris.
Selected as an Excellence Initiative in 2011, it is supported by a significant grant from the French Government. The aim of PSL is to build on its original assets in order to become one of the world leading research universities in the coming years.
The position of President of PSL Research University is now open.
The future President should demonstrate strong leadership skills and propose a vision enabling to implement strategic plans in phase with the ambition of PSL. Her/his role will be to develop the PSL project in collaboration with the heads of the PSL institutions.
Qualifications
– Recognized leadership skills in managing a higher education and/or research organization
– Strong management skills
– Strong academic track record
– International experience
– Good understanding of the French system of higher education
Term of position
– 4 years, renewable once
More information on PSL
– Please visit the PSL Research University web site
More information on the position
– Please contact Jean-Louis Bougeret, Vice-President, Paris Sciences & Lettres
Contact
Jean-Louis Bougeret
Vice-President
Paris Sciences & Lettres
Applications, including a curriculum vitae and a statement on the qualifications and vision, should be sent by e-mail to Jean-Louis Bougeret before October 31, 2014.