Job Description

Qualifications (As per UGC Norms)

Ph.D.

in a relevant discipline from a recognized university Minimum

10 years of teaching and/or research experience

in higher education / research institutions Significant

research publications

in peer-reviewed / UGC CARE-listed journals Experience in: Research project management Funded projects and grants Academic or research administration (desirable)

Roles and Responsibilities

A. Research Policy & Governance

Formulate and implement the

University Research & Innovation Policy

Establish and monitor

research ethics, integrity, and plagiarism regulations

Chair or coordinate

Research Advisory / Ethics Committees

B. Research Promotion & Development

Promote a strong

research culture

across all faculties Facilitate submission and execution of

funded research projects

(UGC, DST, ICSSR, AICTE, ICMR, etc.) Encourage

interdisciplinary and collaborative research

C. Innovation, IPR & Entrepreneurship

Promote

innovation, incubation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship

Oversee:

IPR Cell

Incubation / Innovation Centers

Patent filing, copyrights, and technology transfer Facilitate industry-academia collaboration
D. Research Degrees & Regulations

Ensure compliance with

UGC Regulations for M.Phil./Ph.D.

(as applicable) Oversee: Admission of research scholars Supervisor recognition Progress monitoring and evaluation Ensure ethical conduct of research
E. Capacity Building

Organize: Research methodology workshops FDPs and orientation programs Training on grant writing and IPR Mentor early-career researchers and faculty
F. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Monitor research output: Publications Citations Patents Consultancy revenue Prepare

annual research reports

Support

NAAC, NIRF, AISHE, and accreditation documentation

G. Budget & Resource Management

Recommend and monitor

research budgets and grants utilization

Ensure transparency and compliance with funding agency norms
5. Powers & Functions

Recommend research supervisors and examiners Approve research proposals as per delegated authority Represent the University in research forums and funding agencies
6. Tenure

As per

UGC / University Statutes

(generally

3 years

, extendable)
7. Desired Competencies

Strong research leadership and strategic planning ability Knowledge of UGC, NEP-2020, and national research frameworks Experience in innovation, IPR, and project management Ethical leadership and academic integrity
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Education:

Doctorate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person