Research Director
7 days ago
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Key Requirements:
- A PhD in STI measurement or in a related field such as innovation studies or economics.
- At least ten (10) years of research and management experience, in a research institution or a university.
- Excellent writing skills in drafting briefing papers, reports, and academic publications for wider public dissemination of research findings.
- At least 20 peer-reviewed publications (books, book chapters, journal articles), of which several must be international, and several must be first or sole-authored.
- Strong quantitative research, statistical and data management experience alongside qualitative research capabilities.
- Experience in securing funding for research.
- Good research project management experience and the ability and enthusiasm to lead research teams in large multidisciplinary research programs.
- Skills in managing, mentoring and training team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulate targeted research proposals and secure funding on a sustainable basis to enable policy relevant, strategic research projects;
- Implement and manage high quality, large scale, long-term research studies with a focus on social impact;
- Deliver high-quality results and reports to budget and deadline;
- Manage the production, preservation and dissemination of high-quality longitudinal datasets;
- Produce high quality knowledge outputs through publishing in accredited refereed journals, books, and book chapters, and particularly with collaborators on the African continent;
- Ensure research impact through government and stakeholder engagement, policy briefs and research reviews;
- Communicate research findings across multiple media platforms and at academic conferences and forums; and
- Develop research skills and competencies through formal and informal training for self and others.
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