Research Assistant - Executive Director's Office at Midlands State University – Gweru
Employer: Midlands State University | Location: Gweru | Category: Science, Research & Development
Job Description
Midlands State University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the full-time post of Research Assistant in the Executive Director’s Office, within the Tugwi Mukosi Multidisciplinary Research Institute (TMMRI).
Key duties and responsibilities include:
Data collection and management: Gathering data, entering, cleaning and managing databases for accuracy.
Conducting Literature reviews: Searching for, reviewing and summarising published literature related to the research topics.
Analysis and Reporting: Performing data analysis, preparing reports, presentations and manuscripts for publication.
Land/ Field Operations: Maintain lab equipment, preparing samples.
Administration: Managing project related correspondence, monitoring budgets and attending project meetings.
Grant proposal writing: Preparing persuasive proposals to secure funding for specific projects.
Performing other duties as instructed, if essential to the research activities of the Institute.
Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
Data collection and management: Gathering data, entering, cleaning and managing databases for accuracy.
Conducting Literature reviews: Searching for, reviewing and summarising published literature related to the research topics.
Analysis and Reporting: Performing data analysis, preparing reports, presentations and manuscripts for publication.
Land/ Field Operations: Maintain lab equipment, preparing samples.
Administration: Managing project related correspondence, monitoring budgets and attending project meetings.
Grant proposal writing: Preparing persuasive proposals to secure funding for specific projects.
Performing other duties as instructed, if essential to the research activities of the Institute.
Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Requirements & Qualifications
- First degree in Rural and Urban Development, or Rural Development, or Agrobusiness Management and Entrepreneurship, with at least a 2.1 pass.
- At least two (2) years’ post-graduate experience in a research environment.
- At least two (2) years’ post-graduate experience in a research environment.
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