Director research

Job Title: Director (Research)Location: Meerut, Uttar PradeshInstitution: Swami Vivekanand Subharti UniversityAbout 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)