Job offer

European Commission; Malaysia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University Malaysia is seeking a Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research) to lead research initiatives and foster collaboration within the School of Business. The successful candidate will drive the research agenda, mentor staff, and position the School as a leader in impactful research. This role requires a strong academic record, proven research leadership, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Outstanding research record with world-class publications.
• Proven experience in research leadership and project management.
• Experience with international funding and regional research network preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in advancing research priorities.
• Drive high-performance research culture and mentor academic staff.
• Contribute to governance and decision-making for national/international standing.

Skills

Research Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Collaboration

Influencing

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Organisation/Company MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Research Field Management sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Malaysia Application Deadline 14 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Monash University is a modern, global, research-intensive university, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. Monash University is Australia’s largest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, a group of Australia's eight leading research universities. Monash University is a global university with four campuses in Australia and a campus in Malaysia and Indonesia. In India, Monash Research Academy is a postgraduate research and PhD training partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, whilst Monash-Suzhou is a partnership between Monash University and Southeast University focused on world-class research and training in China. The Monash University Prato Centre meanwhile provides a European base for international research and education. Additionally, Monash has extensive international partnerships and study abroad programs with

Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is Monash’s third-largest campus, with over 11,000 students. It is widely recognised as one of Malaysia’s leading higher education institutions. Monash Malaysia offers a distinctive international experience, underpinned by a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence. It consistently ranks among the top universities in Malaysia, and its high-quality research output positions it among the leading universities in Southeast Asia.

The School of Business is the largest school at Monash University Malaysia, with enrolment numbers in excess of 3,200 students. The School is structured into seven disciplines; Accounting, Business Law & Taxation, Econometrics & Business Statistics, Economics, Finance, Marketing and Management. The School’s vision is to become one of the best business Schools in Asia, as measured by the quality and impact of its teaching and research, and, through these, to engage with and serve the community. By pursuing this vision, the school contributes to the University’s mission to improve the human condition by advancing knowledge and fostering creativity. The School’s aspirations are ambitious, and one of them is to maintain their standing as Asia's most prestigious research institution that is exclusively committed to the study of business. Their reputation for excellence has been founded on the breadth and depth of their research. The recent establishment of multidisciplinary research clusters in Sustainable Business, Digital Transformation, and Strategic Innovation is evidence of their commitment to positively impacting society and the environment. These clusters will focus on developing new approaches to innovation.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research) will provide strategic leadership in advancing the School’s research priorities, aligned with Monash University Malaysia’s goal of being an anchor institution demonstrating impact to the Malaysian community. This role is responsible for driving a high-performance research culture, mentoring academic staff, and positioning the School as a leader in impactful, externally funded research. As a member of the School’s leadership team, the appointee will also contribute to academic governance and decision-making that enhances the School’s national and international standing.

To succeed, you will have an outstanding research record demonstrated by world class publications, generating research income, PhD supervision, leading major research projects and building research teams. You will bring proven experience in research leadership coupled with experience in leading impactful research groups, supporting the development of other academics and fostering a strong, collaborative and dynamic research culture. You exhibit highly developed internal and external stakeholder management skills, outstanding communication and influencing skills, strategic leadership in leading cross-campus collaboration and research initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead change, influence across diverse stakeholder groups, and foster a high-performance, collegial culture. Experience with attracting international funding and an established regional research network will be a strong advantage. A research doctorate in a relevant discipline is essential.

For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the Candidate Information Booklet, please contact Betty Kuras on [phone] or via email at [e-mail] quoting job code 2505.