Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and working in close partnership with the Provost, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research provides institution-wide strategic and operational leadership for research strategy, governance, integrity and innovation. The role oversees the Office of Research, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell and the Incubation Centre ensuring these units deliver robust research governance, funding development, research impact and commercialisation pathways. The DVC Research works closely with Executive Deans, School Deans and research centre leaders to strengthen interdisciplinary research, secure significant research income and partnerships and ensure research activities meet national and international standards for excellence, integrity and compliance.

Key Areas of Responsibility Include

• Development and delivery of the University’s whole-of-institution research strategy and operational plans
• Oversight of robust research governance, integrity, ethics and compliance frameworks
• Growth and diversification of research income streams through competitive grants, industry contracts and international partnerships
• Leadership of cross-Faculty research clusters, major interdisciplinary initiatives and research centres
• Strengthening pathways for research commercialisation, innovation, patents and new ventures through the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell and Incubation Centre
• Promotion of research talent development, succession planning and a high-performing research culture that supports impact and reputation

Why Join Galgotias?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead research transformation at a university poised for significant global recognition. You will work alongside an experienced leadership team, talented researchers and committed partners to deliver research that matters. Galgotias provides a collegial, inclusive environment with significant investment in research infrastructure, executive-level support for professional growth and the opportunity to influence national and global research priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A doctoral qualification with an internationally recognised record of sustained research leadership and impact
• Extensive senior leadership experience in research strategy, governance and major funding within a large research-intensive institution
• Proven success in securing major competitive grants and building high-value partnerships with government, industry and international collaborators
• Demonstrated expertise in research integrity, ethics compliance and risk management

Desirable

• Familiarity with India’s research funding and policy context
• Experience in driving research commercialisation, translation and entrepreneurship initiatives

International Applicants

Galgotias University warmly welcomes applications from qualified international candidates. The University provides support for employment visa processes, relocation and onboarding. English is the primary language of instruction and institutional communication.

Appointment Terms

Full-time senior executive leadership appointment based in Greater Noida. The initial term will be for three to five years with the possibility of renewal based on performance and strategic alignment. Remuneration will be competitive and benchmarked internationally.

To Express Interest

For a confidential discussion or to submit an expression of interest, please contact the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at Galgotias University.