Senior Research Officer

Education
Arua, Uganda, Africa
February 27, 2025
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Job Reference:          MU/ACD/14.1/2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant position of Senior Research Officer at Muni University.

Purpose of the job

Support the Directorate of Graduate Training, Research and Innovation (DGTRI) in the development and implementation of research and innovation policies, undertake resource mobilization, establishing and managing partnerships to advance the university’s research and innovation agenda and promoting collaboration and partnerships.

Key Functions

  • Supporting the development of effective research approaches and procedures for different areas
  • Contributing to development of a research agenda, themes and framework for DGTRI;
  • Participating in development of information networks and fostering relationships with national and international research institutions in order to improve the quality of research activities;
  • Conducting applied research and synthesizing research results and current knowledge and experience into papers and policy briefs;
  • Assisting in linking national and international best practices and latest research results to the work practices of the University;
  • Assisting in development and management of a database of research teams across the University units;
  • Participating in identification of suitable research calls, development of research concepts and proposals;
  • Supporting in monitoring, reporting and dissemination of research findings;
  • Developing and maintaining of research, innovation databases as well as website information;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Outputs  

  • The development of effective research approaches and procedures for different areas supported
  • Contribution to development of a research agenda, themes and framework for DGTRI provided;
  • Participation in development of information networks and fostering relationships with national and international research institutions in order to improve the quality of research activities done;
  • Applied research and synthesizing research results and current knowledge and experience into papers and policy briefs undertaken;
  • Assistance in linking national and international best practices and latest research results to the work practices of the University provided;
  • Assistance in development and management of a database of research teams across the University units provided;
  • Participation in identification of suitable research calls, development of research concepts and proposals done;
  • Support to the monitoring, reporting and dissemination of research findings provided;
  • Development and maintenance of research, innovation databases as well as website information undertaken. 

Person Specifications

  • Should have PhD in the field of Natural Sciences or Applied Sciences or Health Sciences or Management Sciences or Social Sciences.
  • Should hold Masters of Science in the field of Natural Sciences or Applied Sciences or Health Sciences or Management Sciences or Social Sciences.
  • Should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Natural Sciences or Applied Sciences or Health Sciences or Management Sciences or Social Sciences
  • Excellent leadership, inter-personal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
  • Should have Eight (8) new publications in Peer reviewed journals. Plus Eight (8) Research Projects Completed in the area of Specialization since appointment as a researcher. 
  • Should have been a principal investigator or a member of a research team in at least three (3) research Projects    Evidence of research skills.
  • Evidence of contribution to the community.
  • At least six (5) years’ experience three of which should have been at the level of Research Officer or Scientist or lecturer or equivalent experience from a reputable institution.
  • The applicant should be below the age of 55 years at the time of application.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Typed application letters should be submitted in triplicate to the University Secretary, Muni University, P.O. Box 725, Arua, or the Kampala Liaison office in Makerere University Lincoln House A1 to be received not later than Friday 14th, March 2025 at 5:00pm.

1. The application letter should bear the title of the post and the reference number specified against the vacancy.

2. Applicants should attach three sets of CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES of their Academic Documents and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card and three recent passport size photographs, a typed and signed CV, evidence of previous/current employment (employment contract(s), appointment letter(s) and Certificate(s) of Service) and any other relevant documents. Where it is required, applicants for academic positions should attach evidence of publications and graduate research supervisions.

3. The application must include the applicant’s telephone contact, e-mail address and telephone numbers of three referees.

4. An applicant who shall not formally receive communication from the University on completion of the selection exercise should consider him/herself unsuccessful.

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