Job Title : Director (Research)
Location : Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Institution : Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
About the Role :
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), a leading multidisciplinary university committed to academic excellence and innovation, invites applications for the position of Director (Research) . The Director will lead the university’s research ecosystem, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impactful scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Essential :
- Ph.D. in relevant discipline.
- Master’s degree with at least 55% marks.
- Minimum 15 years of teaching / research experience in a university or national-level institution / industry, with at least 5 years in leadership roles (Dean / HOD / Research Centre Director, etc.).
- Minimum 10 peer-reviewed publications in UGC-CARE / Scopus-indexed journals.
- Successfully guided at least 2 Ph.D. candidates.
- Post-doctoral research experience.
- Desirable :
- Proven record of securing major research funding (DST, DBT, UGC, AICTE, etc.).
- Experience in large-scale project management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of research ethics, IPR, startup incubation, and technology transfer.
- Familiarity with ranking systems such as NAAC, NIRF, and QS.
Key Responsibilities :
Provide strategic leadership for all research initiatives across the university.Develop and implement research policies, strategies, and frameworks in line with national and global standards.Mentor faculty and research scholars; enhance interdisciplinary and funded research.Oversee research grants, project management, compliance, and reporting.Strengthen partnerships with national / international agencies, industries, and institutions.Promote innovation, IPR, technology transfer, and research commercialization.Drive university research visibility through quality publications, rankings, and citations.Tenure : 3–5 years (renewable based on performance)
Age : Preferably below 62 years (relax able as per norms)