Lupane State University
DUE: 26 JAN 2024
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE
5 Innovation Lead, Social Innovation Hub (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess at least a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Social
Sciences/Development Economics/Community Development or a related field.
Possession of a Ph.D. is an added advantage. The applicant should have at least one year
experience in research, innovation, and/or the social sciences sector. Knowledge of social
science practice, application, and exploitation of emerging 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 social innovation programmes that
empower and transform communities;
Providing mentorship and technical advice on socio-economic development and
environmental issues;
Collaborating with academic departments, industry, and community to identify the
intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation;
Promote the commercialisation of staff and students’ research in community development
and social entrepreneurship;
Initiating social innovation and technology transfer to industry and commerce;
Craft and negotiate social science innovation and technology-related licenses,
collaboration agreements, inter-institutional 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.