JOB OPPORTUNITIES

JOB OPPORTUNITY
(We are an equal opportunity employer)

Applications are invited from qualified PEC registered persons (where applicable) for the following positions:

Faculty Positions are available in the following disciplines:

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering:(Specialization in Mechatronics Engineering)

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:

PhD in the relevant field from HEC recognized University / Institution, preferably with some publications in refereed journals of international repute. The applicant should have demonstrated the capability to conduct independent and original research.

DIRECTOR (SECURITY & PROTOCOL):

The candidate should be of the rank of Superintendent Police, Colonel/ Major, respectively with the sound health and physical fitness, retired within the last five years having experience of commanding security/intelligence wings of the armed forces or as Superintendent of Police. Should have excellent interpersonal and IT skills. Preference will be given to the officers who have served in Artillery, Infantry, Special Services or Intelligence or Special Branch/Operations in Police.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (HR)

Master’s Degree (18 years) in Management Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized University with at least 5 years’ post qualification HR experience in a government, semi government or autonomous or reputed private organization in the following fields, namely; personnel management and coordination. Should have excellent IT & communication skills.

MANAGER ORIC:

A full time Manager of Innovation & Commercialization will be responsible to oversee all aspects of the operation of the ORIC, which will also include the research administration (budgeting, auditing and accounting, human resources, management and maintenance of facilities and equipment, implementation of research contracts and human resources).

The Manager will also be tasked to develop programs and activities to increase funding for research from all public and private sources. And also establish and maintain excellent relationships with donors and stakeholders, oversee proposal development and submission.

He/she will also support the externally and internally sponsored projects of the institution by providing pre- and post-award support to PIs and ensuring compliance with Temple and sponsor regulations. The person will work in close liaison with the board of advance studies and research or office of sponsored research.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate pre- and post-award administrative procedures for externally sponsored projects.
• Support faculty with grant proposal submissions in conjunction with sponsored projects administration (budget development; award documentation; administrative portions of proposals; internal approvals; monitor issues around effort, cost share, space needs, and tuition remission)
• Support faculty regarding contracts, progress reports, and other sponsor-related grant actions.
• Support faculty regarding post-award grant management, including projections, effort allocations and reporting, human resources, consultants, and close-outs.
• Coordinate internal and external reporting needs, including maintenance of HEI’s database.
• Develop and maintain the award process web pages.
• Work with the administration to set goals and responsibilities within the research office and to monitor procedural efficiencies.
• Develop programs and activities that will increase funding for research from all public and private sources, establish and maintain excellent relationships with donors and stakeholders, oversee proposal development and submission
• Identify a programmatic strategy for research that promotes multidisciplinary collaboration within the university.
• Facilitate collaborations among faculty through identifying overlapping research interests and providing opportunities to communicate.
• Provide information about the grant process to faculty including study section procedures, interpreting reviews, and identifying appropriate funding mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain research cores and infrastructure within the institute including web pages, internal grant review procedures, and statistical support.
• Communicate with Development at both university and college levels about research initiatives and strengths.
• The Manager will also maintain the record of number of agreements signed for collaboration with industry, government and number of national or international honors or awards won.

Eligibility and Experience:

• Postgraduate degree from a quality institution in Management/Human Resources/Accounts & Finance or other related field.
• The ideal person should have six years relevant experience working for Industrial-academia linkages, innovation & commercialization, research and track record of management of research projects, organization or research donor agencies.

GIK offers attractive salary packages and fringe benefits / facilities. Interested candidates should send their applications online at https://giki.edu.pk/jobs by 26^th March, 2024.

 Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid for the interviews.

The selected candidates will become part of one of the Centers of Excellence of the country in the fields of engineering sciences and technology.

In charge (HR)

GIK Institute, Topi-23640, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

Ph: 0938-281026 Ext: 2442