Dean Research | A reputed University in Bengaluru

We are hiring for one of our reputed client in Higher Education.

Role Overview

The Dean – Research will lead the institution's research strategy, promote a strong research culture, secure external research funding, and drive innovation, patents, and intellectual property generation. The role involves strengthening research collaborations, enhancing publication quality, and ensuring impactful research outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the institutional research strategy aligned with academic and industry priorities.
• Identify and secure research grants and funding from government agencies, industry, and other funding bodies.
• Lead the development of funded research projects and support faculty in preparing competitive grant proposals.
• Promote high-quality research publications, interdisciplinary research, and collaborative projects.
• Drive innovation, technology transfer, patent filing, and intellectual property (IP) commercialization.
• Establish research partnerships with industry, national and international institutions, and funding agencies.
• Build research capacity through faculty mentoring, workshops, and research development initiatives.
• Establish research policies, monitor project progress, and ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
• Track key research performance indicators, including grants secured, publications, patents, and technology transfers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from a reputed institution.
• Significant academic and research experience, preferably with leadership experience as Dean, Director of Research, or in an equivalent senior position.
• Demonstrated track record of securing research funding and grants and developing successfully funded research projects.
• Proven experience in patents, intellectual property generation, technology transfer, or commercialization of research outcomes.
• Strong record of high-quality research publications and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Experience in managing research teams, budgets, and sponsored projects.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.