Director of Research, Innovation and Industrialisation (1 Post)
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Gwanda State University
- Expires 01 Jul 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Vice- Chancellor’s Office
1. Director of Research, Innovation and Industrialisation (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
1.1. The Director of Research, Innovation and Industrialisation is responsible for the following;
Initiating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, systems and procedures dealing with university research, innovation and industrialisation
Providing leadership, oversight and direction to faculties and departments in all research, innovation and industrialisation matters
Superintending over the establishment and operations of innovation hubs and industrial parks
Developing performance benchmarks and quality monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the institution’s innovation hubs and industrial parks
Developing mechanisms for promoting innovation and production of goods and services
Facilitating and coordinating collaborations with industry leading to the setting up of industrial hubs and parks
Putting in place mechanisms for the protection of intellectual property
Developing a research, innovation and industrialisation culture and agenda for Gwanda State University
Developing a mentoring programme for emerging researchers and innovators
Qualifications and Experience
1.2. Experience and Qualities
The ideal candidate must be a prominent academic with a proven track record of scholarship, research, publications, collaborations, networking and resource mobilisation. He/she must have;
A minimum of a PhD.
At least five (5) years post qualification experience.
How to Apply
Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to deputy.registrar@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 01 July 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
