Research Assistant Associate Professor - Digital Transformation Research Center-DTRC

Job Title

Research Assistant/Associate/Professor

Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies

The Digital Transformation Research Center (DTRC) at Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies invites applications invites applications for a full-time research position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research, contribute to high-quality teaching and supervision, secure competitive external funding, and actively engage in academic, industry, and community partnerships aligned with the University’s strategic vision.

• Conduct high-impact research in areas related to organizational digital transformation, digital innovation, artificial intelligence in business, business analytics, or related domains.
• Publish in leading international journals (Scopus-indexed Q1/top 10%, and/or ABS 3/4).
• Present research at reputable national and international conferences.
• Develop joint research projects with industry partners.
• Establish and sustain international research collaborations.
• Deliver high-quality lectures and workshops at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students’ research projects and dissertations.
• Contribute to curriculum development in areas related to digital transformation and analytics.
• Develop and submit competitive external research grant proposals.
• Secure and manage external research funding to support the Center’s strategic research agenda.
• Organize and coordinate academic workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Foster collaborations with industry, government entities, and international research institutions.
• Contribute to enhancing the visibility, reputation, and strategic development of the DTRC and Ajman University.
• Ph.D. in Business & Management or a closely related field from a reputable, internationally recognized institution.
• Strong publication record in high-impact Scopus- and/or ABS-indexed journals.
• Demonstrated research impact (e.g., citations, h-index appropriate to rank).
• Proven experience in teaching and supervising students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience in securing and managing external research funding is highly desirable (required for senior ranks).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in quantitative data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Mplus, LISREL, R, Python) and/or qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo).
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary and international research environments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.