Zetech University is a premier
university offering exceptional learning to thousands of students from Kenya
and beyond.
In line with our commitment to bring
on board talented and motivated team members, we are seeking to recruit a
suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Research
Assistant.
The University is ISO 9001:2015
certified and offers programmes in Information Technology, Business, Electrical
and Electronics Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Development studies,
Communication and Media Studies.
Our Mission is to provide holistic
education by promoting excellence in research, integrating innovation and
technology in learning with the aim of developing well rounded citizens to
impact the social, political and economic world.
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:
1.
Develop research objectives and
proposals,
2.
Prepares literature reviews for
faculty research projects,
3.
Writing up research work for
publication,
4.
Preparing presentations for national
and international conferences and similar events,
5.
Analyzing and interpreting the
results of research and generating ideas based on outcomes,
6.
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
How to Apply
Interested applicants to send their
application letters and updated CVs via the email address
–vacancies@zetech.ac.ke quoting Job Ref. ZU/10/25/96 in the subject line and
indicating the Current and Expected Salary on your application letter not later
than 10th March 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Kindly note: Zetech University does
not require applicants to pay any money at any stage during the recruitment
process
ZETECH UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER