Research Strategy Director

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council) Full time
Key Responsibilities
The Research Director will be responsible for:
• Formulating targeted research proposals and securing funding on a sustainable basis
• Implementing and managing high-quality, large-scale, long-term research studies with a focus on social impact
• Delivering high-quality results and reports to budget and deadline
• Managing the production, preservation and dissemination of high-quality longitudinal datasets
• Producing high-quality knowledge outputs through publishing in accredited refereed journals, books, and book chapters
• Ensuring research impact through government and stakeholder engagement, policy briefs and research reviews
• Communicating research findings across multiple media platforms and at academic conferences and forums

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in STI measurement or a related field, at least ten years of research and management experience in a research institution or a university, excellent writing skills, strong quantitative research, statistical and data management experience alongside qualitative research capabilities, experience in securing funding for research, good research project management experience, and skills in managing, mentoring and training team members.

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