Washington University is seeking a new director for its Skandalaris Center, following Emre Toker's decision to step down next month.

Washington University in St Louis (WUSTL) launched a recruitment process yesterday to find the next director of its Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The appointee will replace the centre’s present head, Emre Toker (pictured), who will stand down at the end of December 2017.  Toker had been appointed managing director in July 2014 and started the position a month later, joining from University of Arizona.

The Skandalaris Center oversees the university’s entrepreneurial initiatives and services, aimed both at…