Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Job Post – Director of Research

Position Title: Director of Research

Department: RIGS

Reporting to: Pro-Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Start Date: ASAP

Type of Position: Full time

Number of Hiring: 1

Post Number: RIGS - 2022007

Position Description                                                                      

The incumbent needs to ensure that the whole team job are carried on smoothly and effectively. He/She will be responsible for managing and being a mentor in the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·   The Director of Research will work under the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; to take overall management of the RIGS Office, to coordinate all the daily work of the RIGS Office;

·       Responsible for implementation of the university's work plan for scientific research, and annual departmental work plan;

·       Responsible for formulation and implementation of policies and regulations for scientific research and ethics of research for the university;

·       Responsible for composing and managing the university's research management team;

·       Responsible for management of research platforms such as key subjects, key laboratories and engineering centers, together with academic leadership of the university;

·       Responsible for organizing, applying and managing various research funding at all levels;

·       Responsible for verification, statistics and reporting of research achievements of the university and application for grants;

·       Cooperate with the Finance Department to manage the budget and use of scientific research funds;

·       Responsible for the recommendation of academic experts and daily management of all kinds of researchers’ databases;

·       Responsible for the organization and implementation of university-wide academic events and activities to popularize scientific knowledge;

·       Responsible for coordinating the daily work of the University’s Academic Committee;

·       Complete other tasks assigned by university management.

Required Job Specifications:                                         

·       Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and in Chinese;

·      More than 10 years of university work experience, more than 3 years of research project application and management experience;

·       Familiar with scientific research award/talent application system and related policies, with excellent ability to grasp and understand policies;

·       Have some government (national ministries and national projects) or academic expert resources;

·    Good at coordination, strong ability to address challenges and solve critical problems; good at thinking, analysis and planning; excellent leadership and teamwork skills.

Required Job Competencies                                                                 

·       Advanced language ability in Chinese and English (both speaking and writing); able to work in an English-speaking environment;

·       Strong sense of responsibility and initiative, and good managerial and organizational skills;

·       Good interpersonal and communication skills to work in an international, cross-cultural work environment;

·       Ability to lead a team to work on multiple tasks under pressure.

Application Information                                                                    

Please send your cover letter, Chinese and English CVs to hr@gtiit.edu.cn in the format of name + position. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.