Description

University of Rawalpindi is seeking a dynamic and proactive professional to join our team as ORIC Officer.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The ORIC Officer will support the University's research, innovation, commercialization, and industry engagement initiatives. The incumbent will facilitate research collaborations, manage partnerships, assist in grant-related activities, and contribute to strengthening linkages between academia, industry, government, and other stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate research collaborations and partnerships with industry, academia, government organizations, and development agencies.
• Support faculty members in identifying research funding opportunities and grant applications.
• Coordinate research projects, MoUs, and partnership agreements.
• Maintain records and databases related to research activities, grants, publications, patents, and collaborations.
• Assist in organizing research conferences, seminars, workshops, and innovation events.
• Liaise with industry partners to promote internships, joint research, consultancy, and commercialization opportunities.
• Support technology transfer, innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation related to ORIC activities.
• Monitor compliance with research policies, HEC guidelines, and institutional procedures.
• Coordinate ranking, accreditation, and research performance data when required.
• Facilitate communication among faculty, researchers, industry representatives, and external stakeholders.

Requirement

• Minimum 16 years of education.
• Minimum 03 years of relevant experience in ORIC-related functions.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data management tools.
• Knowledge of HEC research policies, grant management, and research commercialization frameworks will be preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments effectively.