Research Assistant - In Person At The Sahara Centre

Category: In person

About the Job

• The Sahara Centre invites applications for the position of Research Assistant, a six month fixed-term placement tied to specific research projects.
• Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Assistant supports active research projects through literature review, data collection, and drafting support.

Role Overview

• The Research Assistant will support the research team on its projects, contributing background research, data support, and drafting under direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Research Support:

• Conducts literature review and background research as directed by the assigned project lead.
• Supports data collection and basic data cleaning for assigned projects.
• Drafts sections of research output for review by the assigned project lead.

Documentation:

• Maintains organized records and documentation for assigned research tasks.
• Tracks sources and citations accurately in line with the Centre's standards.

Participation:

• Participates in relevant Centre programming, including Lantern Lab sessions, as assigned.
• Attends check-ins with the assigned project lead and acts on feedback.

Required Qualification

Education:

• Recently completed a Master's degree, or enrolled in PhD candidacy, in a relevant field.
• Strong candidates with a 1st or 2nd Class Upper Bachelor's degree may be considered.

Experience:

• Prior research experience through coursework, a thesis, or a prior internship at a development-focused organization is an advantage.
• Some demonstrated writing or research output that shows analytical capability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic research methods and source evaluation skills appropriate to the assigned project.
• Ability to follow direction closely and deliver assigned tasks on schedule.
• Interest in indigenous knowledge, African development, and the Centre's core intellectual themes.

Working Environment:

• Office based at the Centre in Lagos for the duration of the fixed term placement, typically three to six months, tied to specific projects.

Application Process

Application should include the following:

• A letter of interest
• Salary expectations
• Curriculum vita.