Readvertisement:Director: Research (Grade 19)
Rhodes University
Overview
The role of the Director: Research is to be the strategic enabler of a thriving and vibrant research culture at Rhodes University to strengthen Rhodes University’s position and reputation as a research-intensive university. The Director is responsible for ensuring efficient and responsive research support services are provided across the University.
Requirements
- A PhD degree
- Approximately 10 years’ relevant experience, including a track record in research leadership or managing a research support department or research capacity development department
- A track record in research grant acquisition or postgraduate training
- At least 3 years’ management and leadership experience at a senior level
- Knowledge of and experience in dealing with national and international funding agencies and complex international collaborations
- Experience in the design of funding instruments in support of research strategic objectives
- Experience in research strategy formulation and implementation
- Experience in effectively directing and managing significant research projects/programs/portfolios within a complex organisation
- Experience managing and reporting on complex budgets
Responsibilities
- Support and manage research endeavours across the research excellence development pipeline
- Strengthen processes and systems to pursue strategic funding opportunities
- Work closely with researchers, faculties, research entities, and relevant professional support divisions to maximise the University's success in attracting external research funding
- Provide effective management of the Research Office's day-to-day operations
- Lead a range of research- and postgraduate-related processes within the University
- Participate in the institution's general senior management functions and activities
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