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Dean of Research

Job in Sharjah, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: EDU Passport LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Academic, Research Scientist, Research Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 600000 - 900000 AED Yearly AED 600000.00 900000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Dean of Research

The Dean of Research is a senior leadership position within the Sharjah Education Academy. The role is to shape and guide SEA’s research strategy, ensuring rigorous, socially relevant, and regionally transformative research.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the Academy’s research strategy, promote a strong research culture, and increase research activity and performance in the Academy’s core area of focus.
  • Develop, monitor and evaluate research quality across the Academy.
  • Lead the development and implementation of research capability and doctoral supervision programs aligned to international good practice.
  • Secure local and international research funding and partnerships; manage research budgets and oversee grant submissions and research project proposals.
  • Oversee higher degree by research (HDR) programs, coordinate admissions, and support research capability building programs for staff and students.
  • Facilitate cross-institutional collaboration and build relationships with industry, government, and other external stakeholders to enhance research impact.
  • Coordinate with other Academy leaders to align research initiatives with institutional planning and to measure and report on research outcomes.
  • Represent the Academy on research-related committees and at national and international forums.
Required Qualifications and Skills
  • PhD in a relevant field and a strong research track record, ideally in quantitative/mixed method education research.
  • Strategic thinking – ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with institutional priorities.
  • Leadership – proven ability to lead teams and provide strategic direction.
  • Communication – high-level interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills; experience leading initiatives with diverse stakeholders.
  • Management – experience in budget management and resource allocation.
Preferred Skills and Expertise
  • Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.
  • Relevant experience in the UAE/GCC region.
Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) in PDF only to careers.ae.

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