Executive Director - Qatar Computing Research Institute
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Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and visionary leadership in computer science and AI. You will set research direction, foster collaborations, secure funding, and oversee recruitment and mentorship.
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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 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
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, with an internationally recognized record of research excellence and scientific impact
- Extensive progressive experience in research and technology development and in overseeing large scale programs and teams
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing research, innovation, and technology development projects
- Proven ability to build, lead, mentor, and motivate high performing multidisciplinary research teams
- Strong understanding of national and international frameworks, policies, and ethical considerations related to computing, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
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Job Purpose
- QCRI is seeking an 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 a strong awareness of emerging developments in AI.
- The Executive Director is responsible for advancing QCRI’s research excellence, innovation, and global impact.
Job Description
- 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 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.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, with an internationally recognized record of research excellence and scientific impact.
- Extensive progressive experience in research and technology development and in overseeing large scale programs and teams.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing research, innovation, and technology development projects.
- Proven ability to build, lead, mentor, and motivate high performing multidisciplinary research teams.
- Strong understanding of national and international frameworks, policies, and ethical considerations related to computing, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
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