Cambridge Uni starts search for a new Vice-Chancellor
The University of Cambridge has begun the international search to find a successor for its current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Richard.
Professor Richard was appointed for a seven-year term beginning in October 2003. She will finish her term in September 2010. Seven years is the maximum time allowed for a Cambridge Vice-Chancellor - essentially the University's CEO - to hold the position under the University's Statutes and Ordinances.
The search can take many months and, given the importance of the role, the University said it is allowing itself plenty of time to select a successor.
Adverts have already appeared for the job which in recent years has been influential in fostering the development of the Cambridge Cluster of high tech companies.
Professor Frank Kelly, Chair of the committee overseeing the search and Master of Christ's College said: "The University of Cambridge is one of the most distinguished universities in the world, and the role of Vice-Chancellor one of the most coveted.
"We are looking for a candidate who will build on the University's sustained pursuit of academic excellence in both teaching and research, within its distinctive collegiate system".
The closing date for applications is 1st June.
Professor Richard is an anthropologist and the first woman to hold the position full time. See her profile.
The University is this year celebrating its 800th year of operations.
