Careers at CMR University

Job Category: Faculty / Research Track Faculty

Job Type: Full Time

Required Experience: 3-5 Years

Job Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Description: Research Track Faculty

Location: CMR University, Bangalore 

Departments: Basic Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Science, Management (all subjects), Commerce, Law, and  Liberal Studies. 

Reports to: Dean / Director

Position Type: Full-Time (Tenure Track)

About CMR University:

CMR University is a multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and innovation. The university fosters a dynamic learning and research ecosystem, promoting industry-academia collaboration and global outreach.

Job Purpose:

The Research Track Faculty positions are for individuals with a strong focus on research. They are expected to conduct high-impact research, publish in top-tier journals (indexed in Scopus and WoS), secure grants, and mentor research students. These roles involve a reduced teaching load, allowing them to prioritize your research.

Key Responsibilities of Research Track Faculty

Research & Publications

• Conduct high-quality research in the relevant discipline.
• Publish in Scopus/Web of Science/ABDC A*/A listed journals (Minimum: 5 publications in the last 3 years).
• Maintain a minimum h-index of 5 (Google Scholar or Scopus).
• Present research at high-impact international conferences.

Grants & Industry Collaboration

• Secure external research grants from government and private funding agencies (preference given to candidates with a history of securing grants).
• Lead interdisciplinary research projects and industry-sponsored studies.
• Establish partnerships with leading universities, industries, and research organizations.

Mentorship & Supervision

• Supervise Ph.D., masters, and undergraduate research projects.
• Mentor students for research competitions, patents, and publications.

Teaching & Academic Contributions

• Teach maximum two courses per semester (reduced teaching load to focus on research).
• Integrate research-based learning into academic programs.
• Contribute to accreditation, research policy, and academic/research committees.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 research publications in Scopus/Web of Science/ABDC A*/A journals in the last 3 years.
• Minimum h-index of 5 (Google Scholar or Scopus).
• Demonstrated ability to secure external research grants (preferred).
• Experience in Ph.D. supervision or managing research projects.

Preferred:

• Post-doctoral research experience.
• Industry-academia collaborations and patent filings.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research and innovation.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in collaborative and interdisciplinary research environments.

Incentives & Benefits:

• Attractive research incentives for publications, patents, and funding.
• Seed funding for research projects.
• Access to state-of-the-art labs and research facilities.
• Support for international conference travel and research collaborations.

For further details, you may contact the HR Department or send an email to careers@cmr.edu.in