Cloud Computing Visiting Research Fellow

m2r Education

Manama, Bahrain

Ref: KP151-361

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This leading HE institute in Bahrain has retained m2r Ltd to supply a Visiting Research Fellow for the 2015/2016 academic year.

A leading HE institute in Bahrain is seeking to appoint a Visiting Research Fellow with experience in Cloud Computing. The appointment will be for the duration of one full calendar year (12 months) and may be extended. The appointment starting date will be as soon as the successful candidate has been identified.

Key responsibilities:
- Undertake research in the field of study/expertise
- Analyze the findings of the research and produce academic papers in internationally recognized journals
- Contribute to the development of research practice in the Faculty
- Develop project proposals for internal execution (student work and staff collaboration) and funding acquisition (whenever possible)
- Liaise with the Research Working Group to deliver research seminars/talks to staff and students.
- Develop and deliver courses in the field of expertise as required by the School
- Supervise academic staff in the delivery of the new courses
- Supervise undergraduate research student projects
- Attend The Institutions Research Committee meetings
- Participate in the development of the Facultys Research Strategy and other related documentation
- Evaluate applications for the Institutions internal research workload allowance

Requirements

Person Specification:
- PhD in Cloud Computing.
- Experience in conducting research as an individual.
- Solid and wide knowledge of the area of expertise that allows the development of specialized courses
- Record of research output in international conferences and journals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize own research activities to quality standards
- Ability to facilitate people in developing their employability skills
- Ability to work in teams, and help others develop from teamwork
- Work proactively with colleagues from other schools and disciplines

Technical Skills:
- Min 3 experience in working in data center environment
- Experience using Cloud management technologies and services
- Experience configuring and managing Windows or Unix Servers
- Experience in System Center, HyperV and Azure is essential
- Experience in VMWare, Open Stack will be considered a plus

About the Company

Established in 2001, m2r Education is a multi award winning UK based firm offering a quality and ethical recruitment service to overseas organisations within the education & training sectors.

Our clients are viewed as valuable partners and include international schools, FE colleges, HE institutions, independent training centres and corporate organisations. Our aim is to develop long lasting relationships and help them grow by providing the best talent possible via an excellent customer experience.

Our candidates are treated with respect and professionalism at all times. We genuinely want to help and will advise you on your next overseas move. Having core values centred on integrity and quality, we will always do our utmost to help without pushing positions forward which are not necessarily suitable.

This is why we have won over 6 international business awards, been used as case studies by the British Government and received glowing references from those that have experienced our service.

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