The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director of Research in the Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID) with effect from 1st August, 2022.

REPORTING TO: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development)

The Office of Research, Innovation and Development is responsible for:

• developing and implementing the University’s research policy

• fund-raising for research

• ensuring effective distribution and efficient use of research funds, in line with priority areas identified in the University’s strategic plan

• setting standards and ensuring effective dissemination of high quality research output

• representing the interests of the University in contractual relationships, grant applications and administering contract research

• establishing systems for ethical clearance

• registration, patenting and commercialization o...