Distinguished Research Professor (All Disciplines)

As a Distinguished Research Professor at Woxsen University, your main role will be to lead high-impact research projects aligned with Woxsen's Moonshot Themes, such as Cognitive AI & Human-AI Futures, Quantum Finance & Future Economies, Human Longevity & Biointelligence, Sustainable Planetary Futures, and Creative Intelligence, Media & Cultural Futures. You will be expected to publish consistently in top-tier journals and drive the research culture and capacity building across the University through mentorship and collaboration. Your key responsibilities will include: - Research Leadership - Lead original, high-impact research projects aligned with Woxsen's Moonshot Themes. - Publish consistently in top-tier journals. - Drive the research culture and capacity building across the University through mentorship and collaboration. - Grant Development & Research Funding - Serve as Principal Investigator on large-scale, interdisciplinary projects. - Attract national and international research grants. - Collaborate with WRDO's Grant Support Office to develop long-term research sustainability strategies. - Doctoral & Postdoctoral Mentorship - Supervise and mentor PhD and postdoctoral scholars. - Support the development of research methodology, data analytics, and publication training for early-career researchers. - Participate in doctoral colloquia, research bootcamps, and academic writing programs. - Innovation & Knowledge Translation - Translate research into patents, prototypes, policy recommendations, or scalable solutions. - Contribute to Woxsen's Innovation Hub and Entrepreneurship Centre (WE Hub) for technology transfer and commercialization. - Publish white papers, thought leadership reports, or public policy insights for wider societal influence. - Global Collaboration & Representation - Represent Woxsen in international research consortia, policy forums, and high-impact conferences. - Establish joint research programs and exchange initiatives with leading global universities and think tanks. - Support Woxsen's visibility in research impact rankings. Qualifications required for this position include: - PhD from a globally recognized university in a relevant field. - Minimum 15 years of academic/research experience post-PhD. - Proven record of high-impact publications in indexed and top-ranked journals. - Demonstrated success in funded research projects, patents, or policy impact. - Prior experience supervising PhD/Postdoctoral scholars. - Interdisciplinary orientation and evidence of thought leadership beyond academia preferred. Your competencies should include: - Visionary research thinking and interdisciplinary agility. - Excellent academic writing and grant development expertise. - Global collaboration, negotiation, and project leadership skills. - Ethical research conduct, academic integrity, and mentoring ethos.,