INNOVATION LEAD (ENGINEERING) – Midlands State University (MSU) 121 views

Vacancy

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering field.
• At least three (3) years of experience working in a research and development environment.
• Knowledge of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) system and exploitation of IPR is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering fields in Industry 4.0 and their execution.
• Knowledge of basic engineering practice, application and exploitation of emerging engineering technologies.
• The candidate must possess good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills at all levels within and outside the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for innovation in identified or selected engineering fields.
• Promoting emerging engineering innovations and a culture of disruptive innovation at MSU.
• Providing mentorship and technical advice on engineering related product development.
• Engaging directly and proactively with academic departments, industry and community to identify MSU’s intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation.
• Initiating engineering related product and process technology transfer to industry and commerce in line with Education 5.0 and the technology “pull” or “push” concept.
• Identifying potential industry partners for specific technology commercialisation opportunities;
• Draft and negotiate engineering related licenses, collaboration agreements, inter-institutional agreements, and other contracts related to the commercial development of intellectual property with both commercial partners and collaborating institutions.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer.  In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.