Head – Research and Professional Consultancy
Department: Research, Consultancy & Academics
Location: BG Road, The GIBS MIND Valley, Bengaluru
Organization: Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS Business School)
Position Summary
Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS Business School) is seeking a highly accomplished academic professional for the role of Head – Research and Professional Consultancy to lead the institution’s research initiatives, consultancy projects, academic collaborations, and knowledge-driven activities.
The ideal candidate should possess strong teaching expertise, a proven research background, publications in reputed journals, and experience in handling professional consultancy assignments with industry and institutions. The role requires driving a research culture within the institution while bridging academia and industry through consultancy, innovation, and collaborative projects.
The candidate will also contribute to teaching, faculty mentoring, student research guidance, journal publications, and institutional development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Research Leadership
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Lead and strengthen the research ecosystem within the institution.
- Promote high-quality research publications in reputed national and international journals.
- Encourage interdisciplinary research, innovation, case study development, and funded projects.
- Guide faculty members and students in research methodology, publication processes, and project development.
- Identify and apply for research grants, sponsored projects, and funding opportunities.
Conferences, FDPs & Research Activities
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Conduct and organize National and International Research Conferences, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Research Symposiums, seminars, workshops, and academic conclaves.
- Coordinate research-oriented academic events and collaborative knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Develop partnerships with research institutions, universities, and industry experts for academic and research activities.
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Journal Publication & Research Development
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Revive, manage, and publish the in-house GIBS Business School Research Journal and Case Study Journal.
- Oversee journal editorial processes, article reviews, publication standards, and research documentation.
- Encourage faculty and students to contribute research papers, articles, and case studies for publication.
Professional Consultancy
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Develop and manage consultancy projects with corporates, industries, government organizations, and institutions.
- Build industry collaborations for consultancy assignments, research projects, and executive development programs.
- Provide strategic guidance and professional consultancy in relevant academic and industry domains.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives between academia and industry.
Academic & Teaching Responsibilities
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Teach management and allied subjects as per institutional requirements.
- Conduct workshops, guest lectures, MDPs, and academic sessions.
- Mentor students in academic projects, dissertations, internships, and research activities.
- Support curriculum enhancement with research-oriented and industry-focused practices.
Institutional Development
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Establish research centers, incubation initiatives, and collaborative academic platforms.
- Coordinate conferences, research symposiums, journals, and publication activities.
- Contribute to accreditation, ranking, and quality assurance initiatives related to research and academic excellence.
Faculty & Student Development
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Train and mentor faculty members for research publications, patents, consultancy, and innovation initiatives.
- Encourage students to participate in research competitions, conferences, and publication activities.
- Foster a culture of analytical thinking, innovation, and academic excellence.
Reporting & Administration
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Prepare research reports, consultancy performance reports, publication records, and strategic plans.
- Maintain documentation related to research activities, grants, consultancy projects, journals, and academic collaborations.
Qualifications
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PhD in Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Strong academic background with teaching experience in Higher Education Institutions / Business Schools.
- Minimum 8–15 years of experience in teaching, research, publications, and professional consultancy.
- Proven track record of research publications in reputed journals, conference presentations, and consultancy assignments.
Preferred Candidate Profile
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Academician with a strong blend of teaching, research, journal management, and industry consultancy experience.
- Experience in organizing conferences, FDPs, symposiums, and academic research events.
- Exposure to funded research projects, consultancy assignments, and journal publication processes will be an added advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies
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Strong research, analytical, and academic writing skills.
- Expertise in research methodologies, publication standards, journal management, and consultancy activities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring abilities.
- Industry networking and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership capabilities to drive institutional research initiatives.
- Ability to bridge academic concepts with industry practices.
