The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) is a new, strongly endowed research institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC). Its mission is to support and advance the long-term sustainable use and conservation of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem through a fusion of collaborative, integrative scientific research, innovative international partnerships, and public awareness programs.

HRI seeks an imaginative, accomplished, and entrepreneurial scientific leader with exceptional strategic acumen, collaborative orientation, and organizational ability for the position of Executive Director. Founded in 2001 with a visionary $46M gift from philanthropist Ed Harte, the Institute is distinguished by a commitment to a tri-national (US, Mexico, Cuba) approach to understanding the issues in the Gulf region. With a budget of near $4M and a growing research agenda under five endowed research chairs, the Institute seeks a marine scientific leader with policy experience to build the HRI from a young institute with a solid foundation into a well established institute of national and international stature. The Institute is housed in a stunning, new, 57,000 square foot facility on the TAMU-CC campus.

The ideal candidate will be a talented leader deeply experienced in the ocean sciences, thoroughly familiar with scientific research, well grounded in building and implementing complex initiatives, comfortable in a collegial academic environment, and committed to Harte’s intellectual mission. An advanced degree in science and a successful scientific career are expected. At least eight years of extensive and increasingly responsible leadership experience in successfully leading interdisciplinary research initiatives or centers is also expected. International experience and fluency in Spanish while not required are desirable.

Inquiries, referrals, and resumes should be sent (electronic submission encouraged), in confidence, with a cover letter via email to: 3494@imsearch.com or via US Mail to:
  Liz Vago
  Internal Box 3494
  Isaacson, Miller
  334 Boylston Street, Suite 500
  Boston, MA 02116

TAMU-CC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.