Ace Group
Education - School & Colleges

Established in 1999 Ace has evolved into one of the best providers of management education in the country. In our more than two decades of history, since our inception in 1999, we have established ourselves as a leading institution that is living its vision of enhancing capacity of individuals and institutions in Nepal to contribute to the nation’s development.

Currently, Ace operates with following two institutions under its umbrella:

Ace Institute of Management
Ace International Business School

Director - Research

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	Teaching / Education > School/ college administration, Research
Job Level	:	Senior Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Kathmandu
Offered Salary	:	Not Disclosed
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Jul. 17, 2025 23:55 (4 weeks, 1 day from now)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Doctorate (Ph. D)
Experience Required	:	More than 5 years
Professional Skill Required	:	Program Management Interpersonal Skills Management Communication Organizational

Other Specification

PhD in Management, Economics, Business Studies, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
Minimum 5-7 years of academic and research experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
Strong academic writing and editing skills, with experience in publishing in peer-reviewed and indexed journals.
Experience supervising Master’s and/or PhD research.
Demonstrated ability to manage academic projects, secure research funding, and organize scholarly events.
Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills.
Familiarity with research management software and digital libraries.
Understanding of global accreditation standards related to research.
Grant writing and project management experience.
Ability to inspire and lead research-driven institutional growth.
Familiarity with the criteria and processes of indexing journals in international databases like Scopus, DOAJ etc.
Proficiency in managing Open Journal Systems (OJS) or other journal management software.
Knowledge of academic integrity, referencing standards and anti-plagiarism protocols.
Experience in working with indexing agencies, digital libraries, and citation databases.
Ability to review manuscripts, guide revisions, and oversee the end-to-end publication process.
Skills in organizing and managing editorial boards, reviewer pools, and journal governance structures.

Job Description

The Director of Research will serve as the academic and administrative head of Ace Research Centre. They will play a critical role in shaping and executing the research vision of Ace. This position is responsible for fostering a vibrant research culture, ensuring academic rigor and quality in graduate thesis work, guiding scholarly publications, and leading national and international conferences. A key part of the role involves enhancing the school’s research reputation by improving the quality and visibility of its publications, and leading efforts to index institutional journals in internationally recognized databases. The Director will also teach at Graduate level and supervise graduate research and collaborate with faculty, students, and external stakeholders to enhance research impact and visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership of the Research Centre

Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Ace Research Centre.
Develop and implement research policies, procedures, and annual plans and budgets aligned with institutional goals.
Mentor faculty, students and researchers to strengthen their research output and capabilities.
Facilitate interdisciplinary and applied research projects in collaboration with industry and academic partners.

2. Graduate Research Management

Oversee the entire process of student research projects at the Graduate level.
Supervise the thesis process, including topic approval, advisor assignment, review mechanisms, plagiarism checks, and final defense evaluations.
Ensure quality standards and ethical compliance in student research.

3. Scholarly Publication & Journal Management

Be a part of the Editorial Team for the Ace’s academic journal.
Facilitate peer-reviewed publication of faculty and student research in national and international journals.
Provide capacity-building workshops on academic writing, research methodology, relevant research skills, data analysis tools, publication strategies etc.

4. Conferences, Seminars & Research Events

Lead the organization of national and international research conferences, and symposiums.
Encourage faculty and student participation in academic forums and paper presentations.
Build partnerships with global academic institutions for joint research events and knowledge exchange.

5. Teaching

Teach core or specialization courses in areas aligned with expertise (e.g., Research Methods, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, HR, Marketing etc.).
Support the integration of research-led teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Advise student research groups and clubs.

6. External Engagement & Funding

Identify and pursue external research funding opportunities from government, industry, NGOs, and international agencies.
Build and maintain relationships with national and international research bodies.
Represent the school in academic and policy forums.