Senior Director of Research

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Wits University Full time

Brief Description

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Developing research and innovation strategic plans that align with Wits 2033 Strategy
• Directing the University Research and Innovation Committee (UR&IC) – a Senate and Council sub-committee appointed to oversee research
• Preparing the annual research budget and controlling its expenditure.
• Implementing initiatives and providing core services including ethics oversight that will promote research and support researchers.
• Managing a large group of people in the broader research office that contribute to a research conducive environment.
• Implement programs that facilitate interdisciplinarity, innovation and an inclusive graduate culture
• Development and implementation of an integrated approach for researcher development that includes supporting and mentoring staff pursuing doctoral
studies and emerging researchers trying to establish a career in their areas of specialisation.• Enable researcher-led innovation and the commercialization of intellectual property
• Provide leadership and support to grow the profession of research and innovation managers and administrators across the University.

 Requirements:

• PhD Degree or equivalent
• At least 10 years’ experience in research project management including pre- and post-award activities and people management including
performance management.• A strong research or research management track record. Appointment as an Associate or Full professor will be a significant advantage.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with a strong regulatory framework for finance, staff management and payments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across a broad range of society – including business, government and other national stakeholders as well as with students, staff (academic and professional staff), alumni, donors and potential donors across diverse cultures• Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to write proposals, and make impactful presentations.Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional Details

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