Ace Group

Education - School & Colleges

Head - Research Centre

Views: 183|Published on: Dec 05, 2025

Research and Development

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Senior Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than 3 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

The Head of Research Centre 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 rigour 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 recognised databases. The Head of Research will also teach at the 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 defence 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 organisation 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 specialisation 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.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Doctorate (Ph. D)

Required Experience:More than 3 years

Other Specification

Required Education Level: MPhil Degree or Doctorate (Ph. D)
Required Experience: More than 3 years

Other Specification

MPhil Degree or PhD in Management, Economics, Business Studies, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
Minimum 3 years of academic and research experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
Strong academic writing and editing skills, with experience in publishing in peer-reviewed and indexed journals.
Experience supervising Master’s research.
Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills.
Familiarity with research management software and digital libraries.
Knowledge of academic integrity, referencing standards, and anti-plagiarism protocols.
Experience in working with indexing agencies, digital libraries, and citation databases.

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Communication

Leadership

Market Research

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

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Apply Before: Jan 05, 2026

About the organization

Ace Group

Education - School & Colleges

New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal

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: