Innovation Lead – ICTS Hub (1 Post)

Job Description

The candidate should be able to lead and coordinate innovation in identified or selected fields in ICTS. Providing mentorship and technical advice on ICTS-related product development. Collaborating with academic department, industry, and community to identify the intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation. Promote the commercialization of staff and student research. Initiating ICTS-related product and process technology transfer to industry and commerce. Craft and negotiate ICTS-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. Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of any delegate.

Requirements

• The applicant must have at least a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Software Engineering/Computer Science or related field.
• Possession of a PhD would be an added advantage.
• The applicant should have at least one year experience in research, innovation, and/or the information and communication technology service (ICTS) industry.
• Knowledge of ICTS practice, application and exploitation of emerging technologies is critical.
• Knowledge of intellectual property rights and their exploitation is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to [[email protected]](https://ihararejobs.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection).

The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity Card.

The Application letter should be addressed to: The Senior Assistant Registrar Human Resources Section Lupane State University P O Box 170 Lupane