Research Assistant – Executive Director’s Office (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

-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: Manging 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.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.

* Important Notes:

Applications that do not strictly adhere to the above submission guidelines will be automatically disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be communicated to.
Closing date for applications is 01 November 2026.

NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.

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