Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE POST C: INNOVATION LEAD ICT (X1)
Duties and Responsibilities
-Responsible for innovation in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) field. -Promoting emerging ICT innovations and a culture of disruptive innovation at MSU. -Providing technical advice on product development and related research and development in ICT. -Engaging directly and proactively with academic departments, industry and community to identify MSU’s intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation. -Identifying appropriate routes to exploit MSU IPs in ICT. -Identifying potential industry partners for specific technology commercialization opportunities. -Draft and negotiate ICT related licenses, collaboration agreements, inter-institutional agreements, and other contracts related to the commercial development of IP with both commercial partners and collaborating institutions. -Carry out any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
-A Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology or any related field. -A Master’s degree in Information Communication Technology or any related field is an added advantage. -At least three (3) years of experience working in a research and development environment. -Knowledge of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) system and exploitation of IPR is an added advantage. -The candidate must possess good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills at all levels within and outside the University.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is 15 August 2025. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
