Vacancy title:
Director of Research and Innovation
Jobs at:
Mulungushi UniversityDeadline of this Job:
Monday, March 03 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
(a) Director of Research and Innovation (1 position)
Job purpose:
The Director of Research and Innovation will provide strategic leadership in driving Mulungushi University’s research, innovation, and development agenda. The position aims to foster a research culture, promote innovation, and enhance the University’s visibility and impact at local, regional, and global levels.
Qualifications and experience required:
i. Must have a Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five (05) Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics
ii. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following from a reputable and accredited University with at least a Merit : Research Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management, or Digital innovation
iii. Must have a Master’s degree in any of the following from a reputable and accredited University: Research and Innovation Management, Technology and Innovation Studies, Business Strategy, Project Management, Business Administration, or Entrepreneurship
iv. Must have a PhD in any of the following: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Business Administration, or Entrepreneurship with extensive experience in research leadership, preferably in Industry or an academic institution
v. Must have proven track record of securing research funding
vi. Must have proof of publishing in high-impact journals with a minimum H-index of 6
vii. Must have experience in managing research projects, teams, and budgets
viii. Must have functional computer literacy skills
ix. Must be familiar with intellectual property rights, innovation ecosystems, and commercialization processes
x. Must have strong networking and collaboration skills with industry, government, and academia
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Job application procedure
Candidates meeting the stated requirements are requested to submit their applications in hard copy, attaching the following:-
1. Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications
2. An updated Curriculum Vitae that must provide full personal particulars including full name, date of birth, qualifications, employment history and experience, date of availability, mobile contact number, e-mail address, name and address of three traceable referees, two of whom should be professionally acquainted with the candidate and one character referee.
• NOTE: PLEASE, ENSURE THAT YOUR CERTIFICATES ARE VALIDATED BY THE ZAMBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (ZAQA) BY THE TIME YOU ATTEND INTERVIEWS.
• Applications must be addressed to:
• The Registrar
Mulungushi University
P O Box 80415
KABWE
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 7th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. It is also necessary to inform would-be interviewees that the University will not pay or refund transport costs to and from Kabwe.
• To apply for this job please visit www.mu.ac.zm.
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