Assistant / Associate / Full Research Professor

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

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.

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

Suitable candidates should have earned their Ph.D. degree in area of experience or equivalent 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/ Law. Also required, are the ability to demonstrate scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of PMU.

Suitable candidates should have a minimum 4 years of post-doctoral experience in an academic career and proven track record of funding acquisition through grants and/or contracts.

Suitable candidates should have extensive experience managing multidisciplinary research teams, high publication rate in ISI high impact peer-reviewed journals with mentoring experience with trainees to achieve career goals.

Suitable candidates are expected to have excellent command of the English Language and should be familiar with technology infused academic environments.

Suitable candidates with academic rank of Associate / Full Professor must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented due process to the rank of Associate / Full Professor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

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.