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Woxsen University seeks an innovative and accomplished leader to serve as the Director of Research. This pivotal leadership position will drive the university's research agenda across all schools while aligning with our transformative educational vision. The successful candidate will establish Woxsen as a recognized center of research excellence by fostering a vibrant research ecosystem, securing external funding, facilitating industry partnerships, and mentoring faculty researchers. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the research identity of one of India's most dynamic private universities.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Research Leadership (30%)Develop and implement a comprehensive university-wide research strategy aligned with national priorities and UGC guidelinesEstablish clear research priorities and performance metrics for each schoolCreate specialized research centers focusing on interdisciplinary challengesLead the transformation of Woxsen's research culture in accordance with NEP 2020 guidelinesDesign and implement the university's first formal research assessment frameworkCollaborate with academic leadership to integrate research into curriculum designRepresent Woxsen's research interests to external stakeholders and funding bodiesResearch Capacity Building (25%)Design and implement faculty development programs focused on research skillsEstablish a postdoctoral fellowship program across all schoolsCreate mentorship structures pairing established researchers with early-career facultyDevelop specialized research training programs for graduate studentsImplement research incentive programs to encourage faculty research productivityDesign specialized support mechanisms for interdisciplinary research teamsCreate structures to enable undergraduate research participationExternal Funding and Partnerships (20%)Significantly increase external research funding through grants and contractsDevelop partnerships with national and international funding agenciesCreate industry-sponsored research programs aligned with Corporate Boards of StudiesEstablish collaborative research initiatives with international universitiesSecure funding for specialized research infrastructure and equipmentDesign sustainable revenue models for research centersDevelop intellectual property commercialization pathwaysResearch Management and Governance (15%)Establish rigorous research ethics and integrity protocolsCreate efficient research administration systemsDevelop transparent processes for internal research funding allocationImplement robust research project management frameworksDesign comprehensive research output tracking and evaluation systemsCreate regulatory compliance mechanisms for all research activitiesEstablish policies for data management and research publicationResearch Dissemination and Impact (10%)Develop strategies to enhance the visibility and impact of Woxsen researchCreate university research publications and showcase opportunitiesEstablish pathways for research translation into educational practiceDesign mechanisms for community and industry engagement with researchCreate systems to track and enhance research citation metricsDevelop strategies for policy impact through researchEstablish protocols for media engagement around research findingsQualificationsRequiredPhD from a recognized university with a distinguished research recordMinimum 10 years of experience in research leadership rolesProven track record of securing significant external research fundingExperience establishing and managing research centers or institutesStrong publication record in peer-reviewed journalsDemonstrated success in building research teams and mentoring researchersThorough understanding of the Indian research landscape and UGC requirementsExperience with international research collaborationPreferredExperience with industry-academic research partnershipsBackground in interdisciplinary research initiativesKnowledge of intellectual property management and commercializationExperience with research policy developmentInternational research leadership experienceUnderstanding of emerging research methodologies and technologiesBackground in research ethics and governance