Bindura University of Science Education is hiring an Innovation Lead: Social Sciences and Humanities (1 Post)
-Engaging directly and proactively with academic departments, industry and community to scout for/identify intellectual property with potential for commercial exploitation;
-Supporting and coordinating the development of innovation outputs, incubation and commercialization of university intellectual property;
-Assisting in the development and implementation of innovation projects that are consistent with the University’s ambition to produce goods and services for economic growth;
-Assisting in turning concepts into revenue-generating products;
-Supporting the incubation of innovative projects at the University’s Innovation Hub;
-Proactively supporting the development of partnerships, programmes and projects in collaboration with business, industry and other third parties in support of the University’s strategic objectives for commercialization of research and innovation outputs;
-Providing regular strategic reports and recommendations detailing ongoing and potential innovations as well as identified opportunities;
-Providing coherent, high quality and effective services to all key internal and external customers; and
-Performing other related duties, as assigned by the Director, Research and Innovation.
Skills/Competences
-Visionary thinking;
-Openness to new ideas;
-Effective written and verbal communication;
-Techno-savvy;
-Ability and intelligence to identify and analyse trends, issues and concepts in the business-technological space;
-Ability to follow multiple and multi-faceted ideas and projects;
-Risk-taking ability;
-Ability to form excellent working relationships with academics, researchers and senior staff;
-Adaptability; and Ability to manage failure and expectations.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
-A minimum of a Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities from an accredited institution;
-A Masters degree in Social Sciences or Humanities;
-A relevant first degree in Social Sciences or Humanities;
-At least a Senior Lecturer with experience in interacting with students and/or teaching and learning, and research processes at University level,
-A demonstrated experience in product development; and Proven track record in multidisciplinary research, collaboration and/or management of partnerships.
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Assistant Registrar, Human Resources
Bindura University of Science Education
P Bag 1020
BINDURA
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 23 December 2024.
For more information, phone (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.
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