Dean – Research & Projects

Position:
Dean – Research & Projects

Location:

Barasat, West Bengal
Number of Vacancy: 1

About Brainware University

Brainware University is a multidisciplinary, UGC-recognized institution committed to academic excellence, research innovation, industry integration, and societal impact. With Schools spanning Engineering, Management, Law, Biosciences, Media, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Humanities and more, the University is expanding its research ecosystem to align with national priorities, global academic benchmarks, and industry collaboration.

To strengthen our research governance, funding acquisition, and innovation pipeline, we invite applications for the position of  Dean – Research & Projects .

Position Overview

The Dean – Research & Projects will serve as the chief architect of the University’s research strategy, funding mobilization, interdisciplinary project development, and innovation ecosystem. The role demands visionary academic leadership combined with operational execution capabilities in research administration, grant management, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will be responsible for building a scalable, high-impact research culture aligned with UGC, NAAC, NIRF, and national funding frameworks (DST, DBT, ICSSR, ICMR, AICTE, SERB, CSR grants, industry collaborations, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

Formulate and implement the University’s  Research & Innovation Strategy
Lead sponsored research, consultancy, funded projects, and interdisciplinary initiatives
Facilitate grant acquisition from national and international funding agencies
Develop and oversee IPR, patent filing, and technology transfer processes
Establish research clusters and Centres of Excellence
Strengthen publication quality (Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals)
Drive NAAC/NIRF research metrics and compliance
Build industry-academia collaborations and CSR-funded research pipelines
Mentor faculty in proposal writing, project execution, and publication strategy
Supervise Research & Development Cell (RDC) and project administration office
Develop doctoral research governance and quality assurance mechanisms

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. in CSE/Management/ Physics/ relevant discipline from a recognized university
Professor grade with over  10 years of teaching and research experience
Significant research credentials including:
Over 12-15 Publications in peer-reviewed indexed journals
Funded research projects as PI/Co-PI
Patents/IPR (preferred)
Experience in academic administration at senior level (Dean/Director/Research Head)

Experience Requirements

Proven track record in securing funded research grants
Experience handling multi-disciplinary research portfolios
Exposure to NAAC/NIRF documentation and research metric reporting
Experience in managing research compliance, ethics committees, and regulatory frameworks
Prior leadership in R&D Cells, incubation centres, or sponsored project offices preferred

Desired Skills & Competencies

Strategic research planning
Grant writing & proposal development expertise
Strong network with funding bodies and industry
Data-driven academic governance
IPR and technology commercialization understanding
Leadership & faculty mentoring capability
High-level documentation & reporting skills
Ability to build scalable research infrastructure

Application Process

Interested candidates may share their CV along with a detailed profile of funded projects, publications, and research achievements at:

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Subject Line:  Application for Dean – Research & Projects

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