Duties:

1- Developing a comprehensive research plan and conducting all the university's research affairs and coordinating the activities of the affiliated units.
2- Launching of academic research on a path of scientific, economic, industrial, agricultural and medical purposes.
3 - Coordinating university research programs with ministries
4- Preparing and reviewing and proposing various research regulations and monitoring its implementation
5- Strengthening the University's financial strength by reviewing and implementing research plans and programs recommended by the government or the private sector.
6- Equipping and expanding the laboratories of colleges
7- Developing relationships between domestic and foreign universities to engage them in research, student exchange and teaching, holding scientific seminars and conferences.
8- Holding various seminars and conferences in cooperation with the faculties 
9- Conducting studies and necessary planning  to evaluate university research activities
10- Establishment of well-equipped and advanced research centers in the university for conducting and expanding fundamental research - applied to meet the needs of the country.
11- Directing and supervising the affairs of the Computer and Information Center, Office of Applied Research and Technology, the Center for Scientific Works and Library Management, and the Management of Research and Laboratory Affairs.
12- Collaborating with the Research Assistants of the faculties for the provision of internal and external scientific books and journals
13-Distribution and allocation of study opportunities to outstanding students
14- Supervising the preparation and arrangement of research topics for theses of students and research activities of faculty members
15- Planning to extend the participation of faculty members in the program of sending out study opportunities to domestic and foreign scientific institutions to meet the country's scientific and research needs.
16- Creating the necessary conditions for the contribution of faculty members and students in academic communities inside and outside the country
17- Overseeing the setting up and implementation of research contracts between universities, ministries, and other public and private institutions.
18- Budgeting and estimation for the office of “the Vice President for Research and Technology” for the financial year and submitting it to the Office of Planning and Budget.
19-Preparing monthly and annual reports of the Vice President for submission to the Presidency of the University, Ministry of Science and Technology and other institutions
20- Creating the necessary conditions for the participation of faculty members and students in scientific, national and international festivals
21- Undertaking university patents and pursuing related matters
22- Tracking intellectual property issues of university researchers
23- Conducting necessary studies in the field of evaluation of research activities and evaluation of annual research performance of the university
24- Laboratory Safety Policy
25- Creation of Safety, Environment and Health Council
26- Guiding and supervising all matters related to safety, environment and health and prevention of unsafe activities at the university
27- Performing other duties assigned by the university departments