Research Fellow I/II at Obafemi Awolowo University

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.

The University comprises the central campus, the student residential area, the staff quarters and a Teaching and Research Farm. The central campus comprises the academic, administrative units and service centers while the student residential area is made up of 10 undergraduate hostels and a postgraduate hall of residence.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Fellow I/II (CONUASS 04/03)

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Technology
Department: African Institute for Science Policy and Innovative (AISPI)
Area of Specification: Environment Technology Management Energy Planning Management Science and Technology Policy

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's of Science Degree (B.Sc.) with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in Sciences, Technology or Engineering (a first Degree in the Social Sciences may be considered for candidates who wish to apply for Science and Technology Policy option);
• Master's (M.Sc.) and Ph.D Degrees relevant to the above specified areas of specialization.
• Possession of academic publications in reputable journals and considerable number of years of working experience will be added advantages.

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 35 copies of their applications and up-to-date curriculum vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
• Post Applied for
• Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
• Nationality.
• State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
• Contact Details (Home Address, Postal Address/E-mail address(es)/ Mobile Phone Numbers).
• Marital Status.
• Number of Children and their Ages.
• Next of Kin
• Contact Details of next of Kin (Home Address, Postal Address/E-mail address(es)/ Mobile Phone Numbers).
• Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).
• Work Experience with dates.
• Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
• Research interests and activities
• Conference/courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
• Professional accomplishment.
• Publications with date.
• Service to national and international bodies.
• Extra Curricular Activities.
• Any physical challenge?
• Names and address of three (3) Three who must have been closely associated with candidate's academic/work experience.

Candidates are advised to request their referees to forward confidential report on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked "Confidential"

Applications and curriculum vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife,
Osun State

"For the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs"

Candidates are also required to forward a soft copy of their application and curriculum vitae by e-mail (as an attachment) to: [email protected] within the specified period.

Note: Only the applications of candidates short-listed will be acknowledged.