Head - Research and Insights

You are invited to join The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat as the Head - Research and Insights. As a visionary scholar-practitioner, you will play a crucial role in driving scholarly research and insights on leadership, synthesizing knowledge from behavioural science, psychology, and applied practice to advance the field of leadership studies. **Role Overview:** - Drive high-impact research and insights aligned with SOUL's mission of advancing public good through authentic leadership. - Integrate behavioural science, psychology, neuroscience, and management studies to develop actionable leadership models. - Translate research findings into leadership programs, case studies, and toolkits, while documenting case studies on public leadership. - Publish high-quality research and white papers, developing knowledge platforms. - Supervise and mentor research fellows, public officials, faculty, and visiting academics. - Build collaborations with universities, think tanks, and industry partners. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop high-impact research and insights on leadership in alignment with SOUL's mission. - Integrate insights from various fields into actionable leadership models. - Translate research findings into leadership programs, case studies, and toolkits. - Establish a system to document case studies on public leadership. - Publish high-quality research and white papers. - Supervise and mentor research fellows, public officials, faculty, and visiting academics. - Build collaborations with universities, think tanks, and industry partners. **Qualifications & Experience:** - Advanced degree (PhD/Masters) in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, Leadership Studies, or related fields. - Minimum 10+ years of research/academic experience with a strong publication record. - Expertise in leadership studies, decision sciences, or applied behavioural research. - Experience in leading research teams. - Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. - Exposure to cross-cultural public leadership or Indian/Asian leadership studies is a strong plus. **What We Offer:** - A platform to create cutting-edge leadership research for national & global impact. - Opportunity to pioneer India's first integrated leadership research ecosystem. - Collegial, innovative, and mission-driven work environment. - Competitive remuneration and benefits. To apply, please send your Statement of Purpose and CV to appointments@soul-india.org by 30 October 2025, mentioning the position applied for in the subject line. Your passion, drive, and commitment to contributing to SOUL's mission are highly valued.,