Principal Expert
- Company
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
- Location
New Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Research & Knowledge Management
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Experience
15 - 16 years
About Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) - established through an Act of Parliament: ANRF Act, 2023, to provide high-level strategic directions for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the fields of natural sciences, including mathematical sciences, engineering and technology, environmental and earth sciences, health and agriculture, and scientific and technological interfaces of humanities and social sciences. Join our exclusive channels and connect with a thriving community MAHA-EV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anrf-mahaevmission/ PMECRG: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anrf-pmecrg/ PAIR: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/anrf-partnerships-for-accelerated-innovation-and-research/
Overview of the Role
As senior domain leaders, Principal Experts will bring authoritative knowledge and strategic insight to guide ANRF’s large-scale impact programs. They will play a key role in conceptualizing missions, designing programs, fostering partnerships, and evaluating outcomes across thematic areas. We are looking for visionary leaders with recognized domain expertise and leadership in Science and Engineering, demonstrated through impactful contributions to national or international programs, policies, or institutions. The ideal candidate should demonstrate authoritative knowledge, cross-sectoral insight, and leadership capabilities to ANRF and support large-scale impact programs.
Job Description
• Provide strategic guidance on ANRF’s national programs or missions or policy.
• Advise on partnership development and cross-sector collaborations with academia, industry, startups, government, and other stakeholders.
• Support evaluation and monitoring of programs to ensure alignment with national priorities and organizational goals.
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives, knowledge-sharing platforms, and policy development.
• Operate under the strategic guidance of the CEO and engage with multi-stakeholder, cross-cutting national programs.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Education
Basic qualification of a Master’s degree; PhD is desirable.
Experience
15+ years of experience in Academia/Industry, an extremely impactful project/mission (or equivalent) in academia, industry, start-up or translational impact; Recognized domain leadership with contributions to national or international programs, policies, or institutions. Proven experience in advisory roles, board memberships, or expert committees will be valued.