Research Fellow at Umma University

REF: VA/UU/026/2017

We are looking for a self-driven and dedicated Research Fellow; reporting to the Registrar, in charge of Research, Innovation and Outreach Affairs within the University.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and learning programmes in the University
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students
• Contribute to development of research objectives, projects, concept papers and proposals.
• Conduct individual or collaborative research projects.
• Prepare and coordinate knowledge dissemination activities including seminars, workshops, conferences, exhibitions and publications.
• Prepare projects and activities reports to the required deadline with minimal supervision.
• Promote linkages, partnership and scholarly networking to benefit the University.
• Mentor and support faculty members in developing the research techniques and advice on professionalism.
• Demonstrates data analysis techniques, project planning, monitoring, and evaluating research projects and their outcomes.
• To work with other members of the University in pursuit of quality research and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area from recognized/accredited university;
• Those with a Master degree must have at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level;
• Four equivalent publication points;
• Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).