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About the Role
Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director to provide strategic and visionary leadership in high-priority areas of.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a research strategy aligned with HBKU, Qatar Foundation, national priorities, and global scientific opportunities
- Provide scientific and organizational leadership to advance QCRI's mission and research excellence
- Lead interdisciplinary, mission driven research programs addressing national and global challenges
- Build strategic partnerships with industry, government, academia, and global technology organizations
- Strengthen QCRI's international reputation through scientific leadership, collaborations, and major research initiatives
- Drive research impact through publications, technologies, platforms, products, and contributions to policy and practice
- Expand external funding and strategic investments to support research growth and sustainability
- Promote and lead collaboration across HBKU, Qatar Foundation, and external partners
- Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding researchers and promote a high performance research culture
- Mentor and support early career researchers and emerging scientific leaders, with emphasis on building local research talent
Requirements
- Clear, uninterrupted, and active research track record in computing related disciplines
- Strong awareness of emerging developments in AI
- Experience in strategic research direction setting and funding acquisition
- Leadership experience in a research institute or similar organization
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Job Description
- Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director to provide strategic and visionary leadership in high priority areas of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a clear, uninterrupted, and active research track record in computing related disciplines, along with strong awareness of emerging developments in AI.
- The successful candidate will be expected to advance QCRI's research excellence, innovation, and global impact.
- This includes setting the institute's strategic research direction, fostering a dynamic and collaborative research environment, securing diverse sources of funding, and strengthening partnerships with leading universities, research centers, industry partners, and global technology companies.
- The Executive Director will also be responsible for overseeing the institute's budget, recruitment, and mentorship activities.
Job Role Description
- Develop and implement a research strategy aligned with Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, national priorities, and global scientific opportunities.
- Provide scientific and organizational leadership to advance QCRI's mission and research excellence.
- Lead interdisciplinary, mission driven research programs that address national and global challenges.
- Build strategic partnerships with industry, government, academia, and leading global technology organizations.
- Strengthen QCRI's international reputation through scientific leadership, collaborations, and major research initiatives.
- Drive research impact through publications, technologies, platforms, products, and contributions to policy and practice.
- Expand external funding and strategic investments to support research growth and sustainability.
- Promote and lead collaboration across HBKU, Qatar Foundation, and external partners to maximize research and innovation impact.
- Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding researchers and promote a high performance research culture.
- Mentor and support the development of early career researchers and emerging scientific leaders, with particular emphasis on building local research talent.
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