About this role
Job Description
1. Research Leadership
- Lead and conduct impactful, high-quality research projects aligned with the university’s strategic research priorities.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at reputable international conferences.
- Develop innovative research proposals to attract competitive research grants and external funding.
2. Mentorship and Capacity Building
- Mentor and supervise postgraduate students and junior researchers.
- Foster a culture of research excellence and integrity across the university.
- Provide guidance on research design, methodology, and academic writing.
3. Collaboration and Networking
- Establish strategic research partnerships with local and international universities, industry, and healthcare institutions.
- Participate actively in professional networks and research associations.
- Promote interdisciplinary research collaborations across faculties.
4. Innovation and Knowledge Transfer
- Translate research findings into practical applications or innovations benefiting the healthcare industry and community.
- Contribute to patent development, commercialization, and consultancy projects where applicable.
5. Institutional Contribution
- Support the development and implementation of the university’s research strategy and policies.
- Serve on committees related to research, innovation, and academic quality enhancement.
- Represent the university in external research and academic forums.
Job Requirement
Education
- PhD in Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Science, or a related discipline.
- Postdoctoral or equivalent advanced research experience from a recognized institution.
- Additional certification or training in research management, leadership, or innovation (advantageous).
Knowledge and Experiences
- Extensive experience in conducting and leading high-impact research projects at national or international levels.
- Proven record of publications in high-impact, indexed journals (Scopus/WoS).
- Demonstrated success in obtaining competitive research grants or external funding.
- Experience in mentoring postgraduate students and early-career researchers.
- Strong involvement in professional and academic networks or associations.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and research management skills.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective mentoring, supervision, and coaching skills.
- High level of academic writing and presentation proficiency.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to drive institutional research goals.
Technical Skills Required
- Proficiency in research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Familiarity with statistical and data management software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of research ethics, grant application systems, and publication processes.
Special Skills Required
- Ability to build and sustain collaborative research partnerships (local and international).
- Capability to translate research outcomes into innovation or commercialization.
- Expertise in proposal development and strategic research planning.
Personal Attributes
- Highly motivated, innovative, and committed to research excellence.
- Ethical, responsible, and professional in all research activities.
- Collaborative and supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and proactive in pursuing new research opportunities.
- Passionate about advancing knowledge and mentoring others.