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Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Description

Position Senior Research Professor

Department Research and Graduate Studies

School Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University

Reports to Dean of Research and Graduate Studies

General Description

The Research Professor in the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies is a highly ranked scholar who will:

• Be responsible for leading the research culture in PMU. The main focus of the job will involve their own research activities in their area of expertise in addition to presenting research findings at conferences worldwide.
• Be required to seek external funding for their research activities to enhance the prestige and visibility of PMU and to initiate research projects with local industries, government agencies and the community.
• Be expected to take part in the strategic planning and decision making of PMU's Deanship of Research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High level of knowledge in the area of (Mathematics or Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering) and Research
• Excellent verbal communication skills, both for lecturing and communicating with colleagues
• Excellent writing skills for publishing research work
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High commitment to research

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in research in the field of Natural Sciences (Mathematics, Physics,)/ Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Management, Chemical)/ Business administration (HRM, MIS, Strategic/Organizational Management, Economics, Islamic banking & Finance)/ Humanities & Social Sciences/ Computer Engineering & Science.
• Acquire in-depth expertise in the leadership of scientific research projects and experience of organizing interdisciplinary scholarly events.
• Collaborate with faculty and students on research topics of common interest.
• Help in teaching one course or two as needed.
• Become an ambassador for the Deanship of Research, for example through publications, outreach activities, and through presentations at workshops and conferences.
• For Engineering/ Natural Sciences/ Computer Science/Eng.: Publish at least fifteen (15) ISI journal papers per year in the relevant areas, and to manage some of PMU's Research activities including regular international meetings, visits of senior scholars, and scientific advisory boards.
• For Business Administration/ Social Sciences: Publish at least fifteen (15) ISI journal papers per year in the relevant areas, and to manage some of PMU's Research activities including regular international meetings, visits of senior scholars, and scientific advisory boards.
• Write research proposals and generate some external funding and lead groups or teams of research personnel.
• Help to build and develop the existing PMU faculty team of senior scholars and offer them the opportunity to build international collaborations using own contacts and networks.

Primary Location: Al-KHOBAR

Job: Researcher

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Standard

Job Type: Full-time

Day Job