Research Faculty

• Provide guidance and support to postgraduate students throughout their final research projects (dissertations) in STEM disciplines, ensuring alignment with academic standards and programme requirements
• Mentor postgraduate students in developing research proposals, selecting appropriate methodologies, and enhancing scholarly writing skills
• Monitor the progress of research projects, offering constructive feedback and support to help students overcome challenges
• Advise students on ethical considerations and research regulations relevant to their work
• Spearhead the development and implementation of research strategies aligned with BSBI’s goals, focusing on all disciplines of the School
• Identify and foster interdisciplinary research opportunities across different Faculties
• Supervise and coordinate research initiatives at various faculties, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s vision
• Manage research projects, including international collaborations such as Erasmus+, to enhance BSBI’s global research presence
• Oversee and guide postgraduate students’ research activities, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with academic standards
• Collaborate with faculty members to support and enhance the research capabilities of postgraduate students
• Foster collaborations with external partners, industry stakeholders, and research institutions to enhance BSBI’s research ecosystem
• Represent BSBI in national and international research forums
• Provide regular reports and updates on the progress and impact of dissertation supervision
• Cultivate a collaborative and innovative research culture within the School
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in research and academia
• Implement continuous improvement strategies for optimising research processes and outcomes
• Actively participate in promotional activities to enhance the visibility and reputation of BSBI’s research endeavours
• Collaborate closely with the Provost, and Deans of different Faculties for seamless integration of research activities within the overall academic framework
• Supervising up to 130 dissertations per academic year according to the curriculum and the needs of the School

• Master degree in an applicable STEM domain from a recognised institution
• Strong working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Strong working knowledge of data modelling/analytics systems and frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of research philosophies
• Strong working knowledge of research foundations and platforms around the world
• Strong working knowledge of the systems of scientific/academic publishers around the world
• A number of publications in scientific journals and conferences
• Prior teaching experience in higher education at the University level
• Sound knowledge of Educational Platforms (i.e. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of research regulations and rules
• Sound knowledge of study regulations and rules
• Prior experience in a similar academic position in a University
• Very good knowledge of Windows OS, MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C2 level)
• Very good organizational and communication skills
• High social competence and assertiveness
• Maintaining an overview even with high workloads
• Entrepreneurial and economic way of thinking and working
• Resilient and flexible
• Motivated for further academic and professional development

Highly desirable for candidates to have engaged in Doctoral studies