Closing Date: Friday,
15 March 2013
African Institute for
Mathematical Sciences
6-8 Melrose Road
Muizenberg 7945
South Africa
Tel: +27 (21) 787
9320
Fax: +27 (21) 787
9321
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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.
.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.
7Works 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. 10.
Creates linkages for fellowships and internship for AIMS Alumni research
projects (National, Regional and International).
11. 11.Manages
a gender focused approach to ensure at least 40 % of opportunities go to
qualified female candidate
12. 12.Manages
junior researchers and assists with recruiting and mentoring junior researchers
if required
13. 13.Assists
the NEI Executive Director in research-related activities when needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Research Unit Oversight
·
Research Grant Administration and Unit Budget Management
·
Research Policies and Procedures
·
Resource Mobilization
·
Strategic, Annual and Program Planning
·
Management of Research Staff /
interns/Volunteers
THE PERSON AND
HIS/HER QUALIFICATIONS
·
Ph.D. (Post Doc preferred) in math, science or
technology
·
Two to three years of experience as a research
manager or senior research coordinator in a research institute, NGO, or
university or government department
·
At least two years of research-related
experience in a developing country setting
·
Experience in managing research grants from
institutional funders (e.g., CIDA, USAID, EU, DFID, Foundations) and contracts
with donors
·
Demonstrated experience in designing and
implementing systems (standard operating procedures and databases) to manage
qualitative and quantitative data
·
Experience in establishing and maintaining
monitoring and evaluation systems for research programs
·
Experience in writing research protocols and
submissions to research ethics boards
·
Experience in grants management, and in
developing and managing annual work plans and budgets
·
Experience in staff recruitment, selection, and
mentoring
·
Excellent knowledge of research methodologies in
the context of applied mathematics and sciences
·
Good understanding of best standards for
research and good research ethics
·
General familiarity with qualitative methods and
with the fundamentals of research
·
Enthusiasm, a commitment to mathematical
sciences, technology and innovation
·
Cultural sensitivity, collegiality
·
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).
