Gwanda State University
DUE: 07 JAN 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE
Director of Research, Innovation and Industrialisation (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
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 industrialization.
• 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
The ideal candidate must be a prominent academic with a proven track record of scholarship, research, publications, collaborations, networking and resource mobilization. He/she must have;
• An earned PhD from a recognized University or institution with specialisation in Agriculture related fields (Animal, Crop and Veterinary Sciences / Irrigation Engineering) and Management/Mining Engineering/ Environmental Engineering / Ecosystems Restoration.
• At least four (4) years post qualification experience in a Research, Innovation or Industrialisation environment.
• Should have at least twelve (12) publications or equivalent such as patents/industrial designs.
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.
TO APPLY
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 [email protected] or hand delivered to:
The Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Sunday, 07 January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.