Associate Professor – Grade 4 – Crop Production

About the role

The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology seeks a senior academic leader to design, develop and deliver crop production programmes, lead research projects and foster industry collaborations.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and lead national, regional and international research partnerships and collaborations.
• Initiate and manage external bids for research funding and consultancy contracts.
• Participate in the design and development of academic programmes and innovative course delivery.
• Supervise student theses, dissertations, internships and attachments, and mentor teaching and research staff.
• Champion dissemination of research outputs and collaborate with stakeholders for technology transfer and commercialization.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant field from a recognised university.
• Minimum five years teaching experience as an Assistant Professor or eight years research experience as an Assistant Research Professor.
• At least forty publications, with thirty in refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervision of at least five doctoral and five master’s students to completion.
• Evidence of patents or commercialised innovations is an advantage.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies and knowledge of current information communication technologies.