Junior Research Fellow at Center for Social Research
Applicants must either have a Masters or PhD in any of the following fields; Statistics, Social Science, Anthropology, Development Studies, or related fields. The applicant should be highly motivated and be able to work independently, should have strong analytical skills and highly developed communication skills and should be able to be a team player and network effectively.
Duties
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Developing a variety of proposals for collaborative activity with their mentors or other researchers as a means of advancing their research skills and mobilizing resources for CSR.
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Participating in CSR’s research, consultancy, and outreach activities under the guidance of the Deputy Director, or their mentors or other researchers.
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Plan and manage their own research activities like training of research assistants, field supervision, data analysis, report writing and dissemination of results in close collaboration with mentors or other researchers.
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Present papers or talks on their research at various academic foras.
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Writing up results of research projects for publication in appropriate internationally accepted formats.
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Liaise with research colleagues and make internal and /or external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and formulate linkages for future research and collaboration.
Applications, including a detailed curriculum vitae with up to date contact details (preferably working mobile phone numbers), copies of certificates and academic transcripts and names of three traceable referees should be submitted, not later than 20th Feburuary, 2018 to the address below.
The Registrar
Chancellor College
P.O. Box 280
Zomba
Malawi