Consultant - Research Teaching and Learning

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Opti-Num Solutions Full time
cITY

  • Johannesburg
  • Category
  • Technical
  • Job Level
  • Senior
  • Employment Type
  • Full time

Overview:


We're looking for individuals who can join our awesome team of data scientists, mathematicians and engineers to help students, educators, researchers, and their institutions achieve success through their effective adoption of MATLAB & Simulink in research, teaching and learning, by partnering with Opti-Num Solutions.

As a Research, Teaching and Learning Adoption Specialist you'll champion the adoption of MathWorks tools for research, teaching and learning in academic and research institutes, which includes the following:

  • Learn about MathWorks broad offerings for research, teaching and learning, engaging with MathWorks to stay at the forefront of new developments (including new toolboxes, MATLAB Grader, Online Training Suite).
  • These institutions often already have access to all MathWorks tools, so the challenge is not convincing them to purchase the tools but rather to proactively support their adoption and usage of these readily available tools and capabilities. Given that the engagement spans multiple departments and disciplines this requires both deep academic knowledge across a range of topics as well as broad cross industry exposure (as Opti-Num plays a key role in linking the academic world to the commercial world).
  • Execute specific academic and researcher support required yourself and coordinate individuals in the broader Opti-Num team to provide further support required. Such support could typically involve integrating a new topic into a course or evolving the curriculum to support technological advancements.
  • Research cutting edge topics and write research papers in collaboration with experts in academia, leveraging MathWorks tools.
  • Develop and facilitate MATLAB and Simulinkbased student and researcher competitions, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence (for example see the minidrone competition)
  • Engage with senior staff at Opti-Num to design and execute business strategy for research, teaching and learning institutions in South Africa.


You will be part of a diverse, inspiring community with opportunities to present at conferences, travel across Southern Africa, and interface with global teams at MathWorks.

From enhancing workflows to supporting the integration of world-class engineering and science tools, your efforts will shape the future of research in the African context, leaving a lasting impact on thousands of students and researchers.


What we're offering:

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Publish research papers - identify and drive opportunities to collaborate with experts in academia and industry to develop and publish research.
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Endless learning opportunities - from coding dojos, a data science club, and internal training courses, to funding for external courses and further studies. We encourage both business and technical skills development.
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Flexible hybrid working conditions - we currently have a hybrid approach for the location of work - this includes working from home, on-site at our clients as well as working from our well-equipped offices with a great atmosphere.
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Mentorship - receive mentorship and guidance from our team leads, senior management and MathWorks colleagues based internationally, while at the same time, have the opportunity to mentor junior and graduate engineers on the team.
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Career growth
  • The possibility of growing into a role which considers the strategic direction of Opti-Num's Research Teaching and Learning business and provides oversight and coordination of efforts by the team driving this area.

What we're looking for:

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Critical role-specific characteristics include:

  • Experience with, and a passion to learn more about MATLAB, Simulink and other MathWorks tools related to research and teaching offerings, with a particular focused on Model-based Design and AI.
  • Must have at least 2 years' work experience in a relevant position.
  • The role requires regular travel within Southern Africa to engage with university lecturers and students in person.
  • Conceptualisation and coordination of events showcasing MathWorks research and teaching offerings, coordinating with the stakeholders (at Opti-Num, MathWorks and our client institutions)
  • A strong academichistory and broad base of skills and interest in engineering, mathematics, science, technology, and innovation to the extent that you are comfortable discussingrelated topics with lecturers and researchers in their fields (and preparing for these engagements appropriately).
  • Good knowledge/understanding of curriculum development and research workflows.
  • Genuine interest and ability in supporting the computational skills development of students, lecturers, and researchers.
  • Excellent communication, public speaking, and social skills.
  • Naturally meticulous and eager to understand the _"Why?"_.
  • A personal resonance with the Opti-Num company values of: Co

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