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Senior Research Fellow
JOB OBJECTIVE
The job holder will coordinate establishment of Institutes and Centres at the University; assist in the development of the University’s research agenda, and plan; coordinate and implement research programmes in accordance with university procedures and funder requirements; and support the Ethics Review Processes at the University
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and process establishment of Institutes and Centers in collaboration with Schools and faculty at KCA University.
- Lead bids for research and/or consultancy projects.
- Lead relevant meetings associated with the research projects or related activities.
- Lead and promote activities designed to develop collaborative research with colleagues.
- Offer technical support to colleagues who are engaged in research projects or other activities of the Research, Innovation and Outreach division.
- Actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks that may lead to future collaboration and funding opportunities.
- Independently undertake advanced research and manage associated staff and/or students working on the said research.
- Lead the production of high-quality research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider scholarly community.
- Take responsibility for resolving problems affecting the delivery of research projects
- Plan and implement future research projects that may emerge from a current project.
- Design and facilitate programs to build and enhance research skills of relevant actors within the KCA University ecosystem.
- Design and facilitate programs to build and enhance research skills of relevant actors within the KCA University ecosystem i.e., establishment of Institutional Scientific & Ethical Research Committee (ISERC) in compliance with NACOSTI.
- Undertake any other duties that are relevant to the advancement of research at the University
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Be a holder of a doctorate degree.
- Have at least 5 years of work experience in a research-intensive environment.
- Have prior experience in bidding for and implementing at least 3 competitive research grants.
- Have at least 5 publications in referred journals.
- Have supervised/or is competent to supervise a PhD student.
- Have undertaken research ethics training.
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellence interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Proven passion for research, innovation, and outreach.
- Ability to work with diverse teams
Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic & professional certificates and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and KRA PIN certificate via the linked form https://forms.gle/ktaNaVfxQ2jMdcpU7 by 31st March 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Interested and qualified? Go to KCA University (KCAU) on docs.google.com to apply