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REVA UNIVERSITY

Job Description – Dean, Research & Development Cell

Position Title : Dean – Research & Development Cell

Department : Research & Development Cell

Reporting To : Vice-Chancellor

Qualification : Ph.D. (Engineering / Sciences) from a reputed institution

Experience : With an experience of 15 – 20 years out of which 5 years in Academic Administration / leadership position in a Private University

Location : REVA University, Bengaluru

Type of Appointment : Full-time (Leadership Position)

2. Position Summary

The Dean, Research & Development Cell, The role demands visionary leadership to promote interdisciplinary and high-impact research, foster innovation, strengthen collaborations with national and international partners, and enhance the university’s research visibility and societal contribution. The incumbent will design policies, oversee compliance and ethics, mobilize research funding, and mentor faculty and scholars.

3. Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Strategic Leadership & Research Policy Development

Formulate and execute the university’s comprehensive research and innovation strategy aligned with institutional vision, UGC, NAAC, and AICTE standards.

Establish policies on research ethics, intellectual property, data management, and technology transfer.

Foster interdisciplinary and translational research addressing regional, national, and global priorities.

Represent the university at national and international research forums, networks, and policymaking bodies.

B. Research Governance, Quality & Compliance

Lead the University Research Council

Ensure compliance with research quality, funding guidelines, and statutory requirements.

Promote research integrity and responsible conduct among faculty and scholars.

Develop mechanisms for periodic audits and impact assessments of research initiatives.

C. Sponsored Research, Grants & Industry Partnerships

Identify and secure external research funding from government agencies, industries, and CSR foundations, ensuring active engagement with major funding bodies such as ICSSR, CSIR, DRDO, UGC etc, and other relevant international organizations.

Mentor faculty in proposal development, grant management, and project execution.

Build strategic partnerships for co-funded research, consultancy, and collaborative innovation.

Strengthen linkages with national missions (Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India) and international frameworks (UN SDGs).

D. Internal Research Support, Capacity Building and People Management

Introduce and monitor seed grant and internal funding schemes to promote faculty-led research.

Develop infrastructure and central research facilities for multi-disciplinary research.

Conduct workshops, FDPs, and research training programs for faculty, scholars, and students.

Hire the top talent, train and retain the star performers

E. Doctoral Research Development

Oversee the academic and administrative aspects of the university’s doctoral programs.

Ensure adherence to quality and timelines in PhD supervision, evaluation, and completion.

Facilitate cross-institutional and industry-linked research opportunities for scholars.

F. International Collaboration & Networking

Develop academic and research partnerships with global universities and consortia.

Facilitate faculty and student exchange programs, joint projects, and co-publications.

Enhance REVA’s global research footprint through international conferences and collaborative centers.

G. Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Commercialization

Collaborate with the University Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell and Technology Transfer Office.

Promote patents, licensing, start-ups, and incubation of research-based ventures.

Encourage a culture of applied innovation through hackathons, ideation labs, and research clusters.

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