Research Fellow at African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)

Job Specifications

The Research Fellow will support the work of the STIKS Programme within ACTS, including the on-going Research and Innovation Management project within the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI).  She/he will conduct policy-oriented research and dissemination activities for the STIKS Programme as well as day-to-day project implementation activities on the SGCI Research and Innovation project.  

Core Duties of the RF

The Research Fellow will be expected to handle the following core tasks as a minimum at the program level.

• Support the implementation of the Research and Innovation Project.
• Undertake policy research in Science Technology and Innovation (STI).
• Participate in research proposal development related to Science Technology and Innovation.
• Support capacity building activities related to STI.
• Produce high quality policy outputs (not limited to policy briefs, dissemination workshops and knowledge exchange events).
• Support the STIKS Programme Manager in setting and advancing programme direction through writing of strategy documents, and organizing policy outreach events among others.
• Support junior researchers in the program.

Minimum Requirements

The candidate must hold a PhD Degree in a relevant field (e.g. science and technology studies, research and innovation management, innovation studies, development economics, sociology of science, innovation policy, and development studies) from a recognized institution; and have at least the following:

• A minimum of 3 years post PhD research experience in the field of innovation and development studies
• Knowledge in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning is an added advantage.
• An established publication record (e.g. minimum 4 publications; preferably in peer reviewed journals).
• Evidence of winning research project funding (preferably as principal investigator).
• Evidence of organizing policy dialogue and outreach workshops.
• Proficiency in French is required.