Research Professor (Five -year performance based contract) - (1208) at University of Venda

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Doctoral degree in any Health sciences–related field. At least ten years of experience in research and teaching at a university.
• An outstanding research record of accredited publications with at least fifteen peer-reviewed publications as journal articles, books, or book chapters.
• Strong evidence of successful supervision of master’s and PhD Students with at least four (4) students supervised to graduation. NRF rating will be an added advantage.
• The candidate should have a proven record or an ability to develop collaborations and partnerships with other academics locally and internationally.
• Ability to market the Faculty of Health Sciences and develop new linkages and partnerships with other research institutions, government, businesses, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to generate external research funding through successful grant applications. Experience in collaborative research.

DUTIES:

• Improving research funding and infrastructure in the Faculty of Health Sciences, through coordination and submission of grant applications to NRF and other funders, both self-initiated and in response to calls
• Supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates engaged in inter-disciplinarily /trans-disciplinary research.
• Mentoring and capacity development of postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior staff members.
• Hosting and offering research seminars and research workshops for staff and students.
• Promoting collaborative research among students and academics across departments and faculties
• Leading research teams
• Developing national and international partnerships and linkages with universities, research institutions, and community stakeholders.