Associate Professor, Nuclear Materials (Grade 4)

About the role

Kenya-AIST is recruiting an Associate Professor (Grade 4) in Nuclear Materials. The post supports the design, development and implementation of teaching and learning programmes, research projects, student mentoring, academic-industry collaboration and the dissemination of research outputs.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and lead research partnerships, collaborations and linkages nationally, regionally and internationally
• Initiate and lead external bids for research funding and consultancies
• Take part in designing and developing academic programmes and promote innovative approaches to course design and delivery in line with the Institute's quality framework
• Identify students' learning needs, design learning outcomes and give feedback on their work
• Supervise students' theses, dissertations, internships and attachments, and mentor teaching and research staff and students
• Participate in developing laboratory manuals in line with approved curricula
• Disseminate research outputs and collaborate with stakeholders and industry on technology transfer and commercialization of innovation
• Perform any other duties assigned by management

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited university
• At least five years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor, or eight years of research experience as an Assistant Research Professor or equivalent
• Minimum of 40 publications, at least 30 in refereed scholarly journals
• Supervised at least five doctoral students to completion and five at master's level
• Registered patents and commercialized innovations are an added advantage
• Membership of a professional body where applicable
• Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Applicants submit a cover letter, CV, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, two referees' details, copies of certificates and identity document electronically. Clearances from the Kenya Revenue Authority, HEB, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and a certificate of good conduct may be required. Positions remain open until filled.