– RESEARCH PROFESSOR

(Industry & Government R&D; Oriented) Position Overview

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) seeks to appoint a highly accomplished Research Professor with a distinguished background in industrial and/or government-funded Research & Development (R&D;). The ideal candidate will have substantial experience driving innovation, technology development, and applied research within organizations such as ISRO, DRDO, CSIR laboratories, BARC, HAL, BEL, NAL, NABL-accredited research institutions, national laboratories, leading industries, or equivalent organizations. The role is designed for professionals who can translate real-world research expertise into impactful academic outcomes, foster industry and government collaborations, and contribute to building a strong innovation-led research culture at DSU.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute high-impact research programs aligned with university, industry, and national research priorities.

Leverage experience gained from industry and government R&D; organizations to develop applied research solutions, prototypes, patents, technology transfers, and high-quality publications.

Establish and lead externally funded research projects from government agencies, industries, international organizations, and funding bodies.

Build strategic collaborations with organizations such as ISRO, DRDO, CSIR labs, DST, DBT, MeitY, AICTE, industries, and other research institutions.

Mentor faculty members, researchers, and students in advanced research methodologies, product development, innovation, and commercialization.





Teach specialized and application-oriented courses that bridge academic concepts with industrial and national research challenges.

Guide undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral scholars in multidisciplinary research projects.

Support the development and expansion of research infrastructure, Centres of Excellence (CoEs), AI Factory initiatives, innovation hubs, incubation centres, and technology development programs.

Promote a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, intellectual property creation, and societal impact.

Required

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Engineering or a related technology discipline from a recognized institution.

Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering or a closely related field.

Desirable: Post-doctoral research, technology leadership experience, or senior scientist/research leadership roles in reputed government research organizations or industry R&D; centres.

Experience Requirements

8-15 years of combined experience in industrial R&D;, government research laboratories, academia, or applied research environments.

Prior experience in organizations such as ISRO, DRDO, CSIR laboratories, BARC, HAL, BEL, NAL, NABL-accredited institutions, national research centres, technology organizations, or leading industrial R&D; establishments will be highly preferred.

Proven track record in obtaining research grants,



executing sponsored projects, and delivering measurable research outcomes.

Demonstrated contributions through patents, publications, prototypes, technology transfers, products, standards development, or funded research projects.

Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with external stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

Solid understanding of emerging technologies, innovation ecosystems, and future-focused research domains.

Ability to translate industry and government R&D; expertise into academic excellence and innovation-led outcomes.

Strong network within industry, government agencies, funding bodies, and research organizations.

Excellent leadership, mentoring, and project management capabilities.

Experience in research commercialization, intellectual property management, and technology deployment.

Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. Why Join DSU?

DSU offers a dynamic research environment with opportunities to shape the next generation of innovators, establish impactful collaborations, contribute to national technology missions, and strengthen cutting-edge research initiatives through Centres of Excellence, AI Factory programs, and interdisciplinary research platforms. Candidates with significant experience in national R&D; organizations and strategic technology programs are particularly encouraged to apply and contribute their expertise to DSU's vision of becoming a leading research-driven university.

DATE: 03-08-2026

DR. D. PREMACHANDRA SAGAR

PRO CHANCELLOR, DSU

📌 Research Professor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Dayananda Sagar University
📍 Bengaluru