Organization: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
6-8 Melrose Road
Muizenberg 7945 South Africa
Tel: +27 (21) 787 9320
Fax: +27 (21) 787 9321
Closing Date: Friday, 15 March 2013
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Within the context of an unprecedented mission and a pioneering innovative
math and science education institution, the African Institute for Mathematical
Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) seeks to attract a young dynamic
academic to the role of Research Manager for the Secretariat.
The key role of the Research Manager is to facilitate and support
AIMS-NEI's research mandate. This involves support and establishment of two
research chairs, management of a small grants program for AIMS alumni and coordination
of the establishment, functioning and startup of research center activities as
part of the overall AIMS model. This role will assist the coordination of the
research activities of the AIMS network such that it achieves its science and
innovation mandate through contributions from research.
SUMMARY OF POSITION GOALS:
1 At least two years of resear
1.Ensures effective overall management of the AIMS-NEI research Unit,
including project, data, grants and personnel management.
2 .Leads the process of developing and operationalizing the Unit's
strategic and annual plans, in order to achieve key objectives, results and
commitments.
3.Maintains high levels of interaction with internal and external
colleagues including many in other AIMS Centres. Liaising with relevant
colleagues within the AIMS network and internationally to seek applied research
opportunities for students within industry and the private sector both during
and after the Masters and PhD will also be required.
4.Collaborates with the Director of Academic Development, Research chairs
and relevant colleagues for the development and elaboration of the AIMS-NEI
research strategy.
5.Develops and administers a small grant research program for AIMS
graduates focusing on topics relevant to Africa's development challenges.
6.Identifies opportunities to collaborate with private sector to ensure
that research is relevant and applicable to industry.
7.Works with AIMS centre Directors to organize and coordinate at least one
annual conference per year per centre on research and research outputs.
8.Tracks all alumni publications from grey literature to peer reviewed
articles and produces summaries and case studies for different stakeholders
across the network.
9.Creates, maintains and manages a research database that will serve the
AIMS network.
10.Creates linkages for fellowships and internship for AIMS Alumni research
projects (National, Regional and International).
11.Manages a gender focused approach to ensure at least 40 % of
opportunities go to qualified female candidates.
12.Manages junior researchers and assists with recruiting and mentoring
junior researchers if required.
13.Assists the NEI Executive Director in research-related activities when
needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Research Unit Oversight
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Research Grant Administration and Unit Budget Management
·
Research Policies and Procedures
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Resource Mobilization
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Strategic, Annual and Program Planning
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Management of Research Staff / interns/Volunteers
THE PERSON AND HIS/HER QUALIFICATIONS
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Ph.D. (Post Doc preferred) in math, science or technology
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Two to three years of experience as a research manager or senior research
coordinator in a research institute, NGO, or university or government
department
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ch-related experience in a developing country setting
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Experience in managing research grants from institutional funders (e.g.,
CIDA, USAID, EU, DFID, Foundations) and contracts with donors
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Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing systems (standard
operating procedures and databases) to manage qualitative and quantitative data
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Experience in establishing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation
systems for research programs
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Experience in writing research protocols and submissions to research ethics
boards
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Experience in grants management, and in developing and managing annual work
plans and budgets
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Experience in staff recruitment, selection, and mentoring
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Excellent knowledge of research methodologies in the context of applied
mathematics and sciences
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Good understanding of best standards for research and good research ethics
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General familiarity with qualitative methods and with the fundamentals of
research
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Enthusiasm, a commitment to mathematical sciences, technology and
innovation
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Cultural sensitivity, collegiality
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Resultsâ€oriented, able to operate with a high degree of autonomy
Willingness to work with staff, students and alumni to develop their
competencies.
How to apply:
Prospective candidates must submit a letter of motivation and detailed CV,
together with the names of at least two referees to: AIMS-NEI Hiring,
electronically to: talent@nexteinstein.org
(ensure that the job title is in the subject line please).
