RESEARCH TECHNICAL PERSONNEL-APPLICATION CLOSED!

Wabag Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
99 days ago

Description

The Innovative University of Enga plan is underpinned by its strategy for research and enterprise. The University's overall objective is to be an internationally competitive research-intensive university, carrying out research that is world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
  • The University Research Strategy specifically identifies the need for each Faculty to be supported by a Research Director and the Research Technical Personnel. The Research Director the Research Technical Personnel do not have to be members of the Faculty for which he/she is Research Director or a Research Technical Personnel but must have the necessary breadth of vision and leadership skills to work with the Dean of the Faculty to deliver the University’s vision for research within the Faculty.
  • The Innovative University of Enga should maintain up to date database of staff or external exports who could be invited to form the Research Technical Team. This role of the Research Technical Personnel includes, but is not limited to, the following: students’ supervision, research technologists, lab managers, ICT developers, research analysts, study coordinators and senior researchers in Faculties, Departments and University.

Requirements

  • Hold of a postgraduate degree and/or have equivalent specialist training and/or hold an appropriate qualification.
  • Able to develop and implement coherent and comprehensive strategies to support the University and the Faculty in maintaining and enhancing a world- class research position, and to maximise research income for the Faculty.
  • Able to demonstrate a strong research reputation. Possessing the personal stature to engage with and earn the respect and good will of peers and more senior colleagues.
  • Awareness of current policies and processes relating to public funding for research.
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to raise funding for and strategically manage research projects and programmes, including collaborative research.
  • An interest in the significance and impact of research that derives from the Faculty as a whole.
 
 
  • Able to demonstrate an international profile through publications and/or other measures of peer esteem in an area of research supported by the Faculty.
  • Ability to lead. An open personality with a “can do” approach which will inspire and enthuse others, ready to take the lead in driving forward initiatives.
  • Committed to the highest professional standards but sensitive to the needs of individuals. Prepared to support, develop and, when appropriate, champion the Faculty.
  • An articulate, confident and politically adept communicator, ready and able to deal with difficult situations and to be strong minded where necessary.

Bonuses

​NOT AVAILABLE NOW

Benefits

GRADE 15
IUE BASIC SALARY : K71, 360. 00

Responsibilities

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.


  • The Research Technical Personnel provides support for Principal Investigator (PI) by performing research activities while ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and policies of the University.
  • Duties may include participation in design, execution and management of research activities.
  • The roles and responsibilities will depend on the organizational structure of the individual labs and Department, Proposals and Awards.
 
 
  • The Research Technical Personnel is encouraged to facilitate the development and use of technology enhanced research and learning.


RESEARCH CONDUCT
 
  • Assist Principal Investigator to prepare protocol submissions to the Research and Higher Degrees Board.
  • Assist the Principal Investigator to protect the rights and welfare of human research participants through data security of consents and other protected records.
  • Assist the Principal Investigator to ensure all documents related to the research protocol and the Research and Higher Degrees Board application and approval are up-to-date
  • Assist Principal Investigator to promptly report and/or suspend research activity as necessary to respond to new information received.


Generic Duties and Responsibilities of all Research Technical Personnel.
 
  • This job above description reflects the present requirements of the position but may be altered at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is full consultation with the post-holder.
  • The post-holder will carry out any other duties, tasks or responsibilities as reasonably requested by the line manager or the Vice President for Research.
  • The post holder will be responsible and accountable for ensuring all IUE policies, procedures, regulations and employment legislative requirements are adhered to including equality and diversity and health and safety.
  • This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance review appraisal process.
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