About the Search

President Ángel Cabrera has convened a search committee charged with selecting the next Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR). This search is chaired by Susan Lozier, Dean of the College of Sciences.

Georgia Tech has retained the services of the executive search firm WittKieffer, working with consultant Suzanne Teer.

This search is open to both external and internal candidates at Georgia Tech. This position reports to the President of Georgia Tech. The position description will be shared later this Fall.

Inquiries and nominations are invited and should be sent to the WittKieffer team at GeorgiaTechEVPR@wittkieffer.com.

Key Dates

September 2024
Search Committee convened; Georgia Tech community engaged via town hall events and stakeholder meetings

October to December 2024
Recruitment and vetting of candidates

TBD
Finalist visits to campus

Community Input

WittKieffer will host several events and meetings to seek the feedback of the Georgia Tech community on the preferred qualifications of the next EVPR. Please find details for these events below.

  • Georgia Tech Staff Town Hall, Tuesday, September 10, 10:00 am (Hybrid:  Marcus Nanotechnology Building, 345 Ferst Drive, Room 1116 / Register for virtual attendance)
  • GTRI Faculty and Staff Town Hall, Tuesday, September 10, 12:00pm (Virtual only)
  • Georgia Tech Faculty Town Hall, Tuesday, September 10, 2:00 pm (Hybrid - Howey Physics L3 Classroom / Register for virtual attendance)
  • Open Georgia Tech and GTRI Town Hall, Wednesday, September 11, 11:00 am (Virtual only - Register online)

Search Committee

Search committee members represent a wide range of stakeholders in the Georgia Tech research enterprise.