Assistant Professor (Research)
Woxsen University | Hyderabad, India
Position Overview
Woxsen University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Research) across priority areas including (but not limited to):
- Cognitive Science & Psychology
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Computational Social Science
- Behavioral Economics & Decision Sciences
- Technology, Policy & Society
- Interdisciplinary Applied Research at the intersection of mind, machines, and markets
This is a research-intensive faculty appointment designed for scholars with a strong publication trajectory and a clear, independent research agenda. The role prioritizes knowledge production, high-impact publication, and intellectual leadership, with limited teaching responsibilities aligned to research expertise.
Responsibilities
Research & Scholarship (Primary)
- Develop and sustain an independent, internationally visible research program
- Publish consistently in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and/or elite conferences relevant to the field
- Lead or co-lead externally funded research projects (national and international)
- Collaborate across disciplines and research centers within the University
- Contribute to the development of research labs, clusters, or thematic centers
Graduate Mentorship
- Supervise Master's and Doctoral students engaged in research
- Mentor early-career researchers, fellows, and research assistants
- Contribute to a high-performance research culture emphasizing rigor and originality
Teaching (Secondary, Research-Aligned)
- Teach a limited number of advanced or research-led courses
- Integrate current research into curriculum design
- Participate selectively in doctoral seminars and methods workshops
Academic Service
- Participate in research committees, peer review, and academic governance
- Represent the University in scholarly networks, conferences, and consortia
Required Qualifications
- PhD (or near completion) from a reputable, research-intensive university
- Demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality journals or conferences
- Evidence of a coherent and ambitious research agenda
- Strong methodological competence (quantitative, qualitative, experimental, or computational, as appropriate)
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment
- Excellent academic writing and communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Postdoctoral experience at a recognized research institution
- Publications in Q1 / ABS / ABDC / CORE-ranked venues or field-equivalent top outlets
- Experience with grant writing or funded research
- International research exposure or collaboration
- Research aligned with real-world impact, policy relevance, or advanced technology applications
