RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY LINKAGE OFFICER – Midlands State University (MSU) 127 views

Vacancy

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in the field of Agriculture passed with a 2.1 or better.
• Master’s Degree in Agriculture is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of intellectual property rights is an added advantage
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaising with Industry for students Work Related Learning placements
• Providing regular updates on the Work-Related Learning programme outcomes and assisting Departments to identify issues that may inform curriculum review processes.
• Working with the Faculty, government, industry, business, communities and other stakeholders to form productive partnerships.
• Liaising with the Research and Innovation Division and advising Departments on innovations, industrialisation and commercialisation.
• Coordinating and organising Faculty Research Seminar Series, Presentations, Conferences and Expos.
• Work in collaboration with departments to monitor and track alumni achievements
• Coordinating and documenting Community Engagement activities
• Any other duties as may be delegated by the Executive Dean.

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