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APMT Management; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research institute is seeking an AEON Director to lead transdisciplinary initiatives focused on sustainability in Africa. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and fostering partnerships to enhance the institute's mission. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in geophysics or geology, coupled with proven leadership and project management skills. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to impactful research and community engagement, where your contributions will shape the future of Earth stewardship in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and publication record in Earth Stewardship Science.
• Experience in managing large-scale research projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide strategic initiatives and develop collaborations for AEON.
• Secure funding and engage with stakeholders at various levels.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Transdisciplinary research

Geophysics expertise

Marine geoscience knowledge

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

PhD in Geophysics or Geology

Job description

The role of the AEON Director is to provide overall leadership and vision to the Africa-Earth Observatory Network (AEON), a leading transdisciplinary Earth Stewardship Science Research Institute. The Director is responsible for guiding strategic initiatives, developing collaborations, and ensuring the institute's research aligns with its mission to explore sustainability for people and the planet, particularly in Africa.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Strategic planning and execution of initiatives supporting AEON's growth and alignment with institutional and global environmental strategies.
2. Development of research proposals and securing funding.
3. Stakeholder engagement at local, national, and international levels.
4. Supervision of postgraduate students and research staff.
5. Expansion and development of AEON membership and partnerships.
6. Ensuring compliance with AEON's vision, mission, and objectives.
7. Facilitating community engagement, teaching, research, and outreach activities.
8. Reporting to university leadership and representing AEON in various forums.
9. Securing funding and leading recruitment efforts for the institute.

Core Competencies required:

1. Strategic thinking and ability to foster transdisciplinary research.
2. Expertise in geophysics or geology at a continental scale.
3. Knowledge of marine geoscience, exploration geophysics/geology, and numerical modelling.
4. Proven leadership, research, and publication record.
5. Experience in managing large-scale research projects and securing funding.
6. Ability to facilitate learning and work effectively in teams.
7. Demonstrated academic leadership and strong management skills.