Job Category: Faculty
Job Type: Full Time
Required Experience: 3-5 Years
Job Location: Gurugram
Job Description: Research Track Faculty
Location: Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana
Department: Multiple Disciplines
Reports to: Dean / Head of Department
Position Type: Full-Time (Tenure Track)
About KR Mangalam University
KR Mangalam University is a multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and innovation. The university fosters a dynamic learning and research ecosystem, promoting industry-academia collaboration and global outreach.
Job Purpose
The Research Track Faculty role is designed for individuals with a strong research focus. The primary responsibilities include conducting high-impact research, publishing in indexed journals, securing research grants, and mentoring research scholars, with a reduced teaching load.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Publications
- Conduct high-quality research in the relevant discipline.
- Publish in Scopus/Web of Science/ABDC-listed journals (Minimum: 5 publications in the last 3 years).
- Maintain a minimum h-index of 5 (Google Scholar or Scopus).
- Present research at high-impact international conferences.
Grants & Industry Collaboration
- Secure external research grants from government and private funding agencies (preference given to candidates with a history of securing grants).
- Lead interdisciplinary research projects and industry-sponsored studies.
- Establish partnerships with leading universities, industries, and research organizations.
Mentorship & Supervision
- Supervise Ph.D., masters, and undergraduate research projects.
- Mentor students for research competitions, patents, and publications.
Teaching & Academic Contributions
- Teach two courses per semester (reduced load to focus on research).
- Integrate research-based learning into academic programs.
- Contribute to accreditation, research policy, and academic committees.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Minimum 3 research publications in Scopus/Web of Science/ABDC journals in the last 3 years.
- Minimum h-index of 5 (Google Scholar or Scopus).
- Demonstrated ability to secure external research grants (preferred).
- Experience in Ph.D. supervision or guiding research projects.
Preferred:
- Postdoctoral research experience.
- Industry-academia collaboration or patent filings.
- Experience in interdisciplinary research and innovation.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent academic writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work in collaborative and interdisciplinary research environments.
Incentives & Benefits
- Attractive research incentives for publications, patents, and funding.
- Seed funding for research projects.
- Access to state-of-the-art labs and research facilities.
- Support for international conference travel and research collaborations.
