Associate Professor, Radiation Measurement (Kenya-AIST Grade 4)

About the role

The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) is recruiting an Associate Professor (Grade 4) in Radiation Measurement. The post supports the design, development and implementation of teaching and learning programmes, research projects in the specialist area, resource mobilisation, 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
• Participate in developing laboratory manuals in line with approved curricula
• Supervise students' theses, dissertations, internships and attachments where applicable
• Mentor teaching and research staff and students in the specialist area
• Champion the dissemination of research outputs and collaborate with stakeholders and industry on technology transfer and commercialisation of innovation
• Perform any other duties assigned by management

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant field from a recognised 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 commercialised 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.