Lupane State University
DUE: 26 JAN 2024
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE
1.3 Innovation Lead, Agri-Hub (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess at least a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in
Agriculture or a related field. Possession of a PhD would be an added advantage. The
applicant should have at least one year experience in research and innovation, as well as
an understanding of the agriculture industry. Knowledge of agricultural practices,
application, and exploitation of emerging agricultural technologies is critical. Knowledge
of intellectual property rights and their exploitation is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to lead and coordinate innovation in identified or selected
fields in agriculture;
Providing mentorship and technical advice on agriculture-related product development;
Collaborating with academic departments, industry, and community to identify the
intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation;
Promote the commercialization of staff and students’ research;
Initiating agriculture-related product and process technology transfer to industry and
commerce;
Craft and negotiate agriculture-related licenses, collaboration agreements, interinstitutional agreements, and other contracts related to the commercial development of
intellectual property with both commercial partners and collaborating institutions;
Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Director or any delegate.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file
clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to [email protected]
The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal
details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary,
date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees,
certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity
Card.
The Application letter should be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 26 January 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.