Job Ref: ZU/10/25/96
Duties & Responsibilities;
The position-holder’s responsibilities, among others, will include the following:
To contribute to teaching and be involved in the assessment of student knowledge including assisting in the supervision of student projects and in the development of student research skills
Assist academic staff and Students to undertake research as appropriate including:
Develop research objectives and proposals,
Prepares literature reviews for faculty research projects,
Writing up research work for publication,
Preparing presentations for national and international conferences and similar events,
Analyzing and interpreting the results of research and generating ideas based on outcomes,
Identify areas for research, developing new research methods and extending the research portfolio
Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be needing assistance with the research. Manage University research and administration activities.
Contribute to the planning of Research Conferences, workshop seminars and research projects
Monitor research budgets and preparing departmental reports.
Liaison and networking
Contributing to collaborative decision making within the research group.
Contributing to the production of collaborative research reports and
Preparing papers and presenting information on research progress and outcomes to Funding institutions.
Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
Work with Director Research to share information and identify potential sources of funds
Qualifications and Experience;
A Bachelor’s degree in a research related field and undertaking their Masters degree
A genuine and proven interest in research will be advantageous
Possess sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes
Evidence of research activity and published research is desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advance Knowledge of data analysis using SPSS, R programming or SAS
Project management experience and knowledge of statistical analysis
