Lupane State University
DUE: 17 JAN 2025
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE
1.1 Innovation Lead (Tech-Hub) 1 Post
Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Production
Engineering or related field. - A Bachelor of Technology in Production Engineering/Industrial and Manufacturing
Engineering or a related field. - A Higher National Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
- Additionally a Journeyman Class 1 Certificate in Boiler Making /Fabrication or fitting
and Machining. - The applicant should have at least one year of experience in research, innovation, and/or
the engineering and technology industry - Knowledge of engineering and technology practice, application, and exploitation of
emerging technologies is critical. - Knowledge of intellectual property rights and their exploitation is an added advantage
- Possession of a PhD will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The candidate should be able to lead and coordinate innovation in identified or selected
engineering and technologies fields. - Providing mentorship and technical advice on engineering and technology-related
product development. - Collaborating with academic departments, industry, and community to identify the
intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation. - Promote the commercialisation of staff and student research.
- Initiating engineering and technology-related product and process technology transfer to
industry and Commerce. - Craft and negotiate technology-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 17 January, 2025. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.