Assistant Director (Research & Innovation) R&I Dte, BUHO

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QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum 18 years of education from an HEC-recognized University any discipline.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 05 years of relevant/Research Management experience. 
• Preference will be given to the candidates having working experience at Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) of a well-reputed University. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Director (R&I) shall be responsible to Director R&I (BUHO) for the followings: 

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities and facilitate communication with CUs, faculty members, researchers, and external stakeholders in support of institutional research initiatives. 
• Assist in the implementation of research policies, SOPs, strategic initiatives, funded research projects, research incentive schemes, and collaborative programs by maintaining records, tracking progress, and ensuring timely follow-up. 
• Compile, verify, and maintain institutional research related data and documentation for HEC ORIC Scorecard, SMP KPIs, accreditation, institutional rankings, annual reports, audits etc.  
• Provide administrative support in organizing HERC meetings, committee meetings, industry engagement activities, and other relevant events to be organized by Dte. of R&I.
• Maintain and update records, databases, and the Bahria University Research Portal related to research projects, publications, funded projects and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs).
• Monitor the Progress of MOUs and Industrial Linkages by FMs/Researchers. 
• Prepare official correspondence, presentations, agenda papers, analytical reports, statistical summaries, and follow-up actions for various committees and management forums. 
• Assist in the dissemination of research funding opportunities, collection of proposals and reports, verification of research-related information, and preparation of official correspondence, briefs, presentations, and reports. 
• Maintain proper documentation, filing systems, and record management, committee proceedings, and official correspondence in accordance with university procedures.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate research coordination, information exchange, and implementation of research-related activities across the University. 
• Perform any other coordination and operational support tasks assigned by Director of R&I.