Research Fellow (UM 7) (1 position)

Qualifications and Attributes

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• PhD in a relevant field with 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Required relevant publications and relevant scholarly work.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Taking initiatives in identifying relevant research projects.

2. Participating in sourcing research funds.

3. Conducting high-standard research from information gathering, analysis, to dissemination.

4. Writing high-quality research proposals, reports and producing scholarly research publications.

5. Participating in capacity building of students in areas of knowledge acquisition, research and creative skills.

6. Collaborating with the Schools, Academic Departments, and other stakeholders of the University on research and training.

Participating in the planning, developing, reviewing and implementation of research policy and other related policies such as consultancy, innovation and technology transfer policies.

Application letter should clearly state the position being applied for, accompanied by relevant copies of certificates, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the names of three traceable referees, and, where available, a statement of the candidate’s teaching and research agenda and samples of publications.

The application package should be sent to:

The Registrar
University of Malawi
P. O. Box 280
ZOMBA

Or 

Email: vacancies@unima.ac.mw not later than 11^TH April, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.