Director ORIC at Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam 2026

About the Job

Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam is a public sector university located in Tandojam, Sindh, and is one of Pakistan's leading institutions for agricultural education and research. The university operates under the Government of Sindh and is committed to advancing agricultural science, innovation, and commercialization for the development of the region.

SAU Tandojam is inviting applications for the post of Director, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at BPS-20 on a tenure-based contract of three years, extendable for one additional term. The Director ORIC is responsible for overseeing postgraduate research activities, enforcing HEC regulations, upholding research ethics and anti-plagiarism policies, and supervising thesis evaluation processes at the university. Applications must be submitted online through the university's HR portal at jobs.sau.edu.pk along with the non-refundable application processing fee. The last date for submission of applications is 30 June 2026.

Job Details

Qualification and Experience Required

• Ph.D from an HEC recognised university or institution
• 10 years of teaching, research, or administrative experience at BPS-17 or above
• Understanding of postgraduate studies, thesis evaluation, HEC regulations, research ethics enforcement, and anti-plagiarism policies

Terms and Conditions

• Applications must be submitted online at jobs.sau.edu.pk — hard copies of application, CV, or documents will not be accepted
• Non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 3,000 must be deposited in HBL Account No. 00847901232801 (Account Title: SAU OWN RES) and the challan slip uploaded through the portal
• Government employees must apply through the proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for test or interview
• The university reserves the right to withhold or cancel the appointment without assigning any reason

How to Apply

• Login or register at jobs.sau.edu.pk to complete the online application
• Deposit Rs. 3,000 (non-refundable) in HBL Account No. 00847901232801 (Account Title: SAU OWN RES)
• Upload the HBL challan slip as part of the online application
• Do not send hard copies of your application, CV, or documents
• Position ID: UAP-2026-125
• Last Date: 30 June 2026

How to Prepare for This Role

1. The interview panel for Director ORIC will expect you to demonstrate a thorough understanding of what an ORIC does within a public sector university in Pakistan. Be prepared to explain the mandate of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization as defined by HEC, how it connects postgraduate research to industry and commercialization, and what metrics HEC uses to evaluate ORIC performance. Prepare a clear account of how you would position SAU Tandojam's ORIC to meet HEC benchmarks for research output, technology transfer, and industry linkages.
2. Thesis evaluation and postgraduate research supervision are central to the ORIC Director role. The panel will likely ask how you would manage the thesis evaluation process at the university level, including how you would select external examiners, manage timelines, and ensure quality and consistency in evaluation. Prepare specific examples from your own experience supervising Ph.D or M.Phil students, sitting on thesis committees, or managing postgraduate research administration at a department or faculty level.
3. HEC regulations governing postgraduate programs are a stated area of required understanding. Be ready to discuss HEC's policies on research degree requirements, minimum residency, publication requirements for Ph.D completion, and the process for program registration and approval. If you have experience navigating HEC compliance for new or existing postgraduate programs, describe that process and what challenges you encountered and resolved.
4. Research ethics enforcement and anti-plagiarism policies are explicitly listed in the job requirements. Prepare to discuss how you would implement and monitor an institutional research ethics framework, how the Turnitin or equivalent plagiarism detection system integrates into thesis submission workflows, and what disciplinary processes apply when research misconduct is identified. Describe any experience you have had enforcing research ethics policies or investigating plagiarism cases at a university.
5. The panel will test your strategic vision for research and innovation at an agriculture university. Prepare a structured response on how you would increase research funding, forge industry and international collaborations, support technology commercialization from agricultural research, and build a culture of innovation among faculty and students. Reference specific funding mechanisms such as HEC NRPU, PSRP, or international grants, and describe how you would position SAU Tandojam to compete for these.
6. At BPS-20 this is a senior leadership post and the panel will probe your administrative and managerial capacity. Prepare examples that demonstrate how you have managed large teams, administered research budgets, coordinated across multiple departments, and made institutional decisions at a senior level. Be specific about your grade level and scope of responsibility in each example, as the 10-year BPS-17 minimum threshold means the panel will be assessing whether your seniority genuinely qualifies you for a BPS-20 director role.