Job Title: Senior Research Fellow (2)
Employer: Makerere University
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 31st December 2013
Qualifications:
i). A PhD
ii) A minimum of six (6) new publications is refereed journals
iii) A minimum of 5 years of proven research
iv) Not less than 10 Research reports
v) Contribution to the intellectual life in the area of specialization
Area of specialization:
A Candidate must fall within the current are of specialization:
African Political Thought
Political Economy
African History, with a particular interest in Pre-Colonial African History
Socio-Cultural Anthropology
Literary and Cultural Studies
Duties
1. Publish at least two articles a year
2. Teach two MISR graduate courses annually
3. Participate in planning a MISR workshop and book publication annually
4. Participate in planning and carrying out MISR core research projects
5. Participate in writing at least one policy brief annually in the area of specialization
6. Prepare and submit an annual activity report
7. Actively participate in service to the Institute and University
8. Participate in workshops run by the Institute
9. Supervision of Students to completion
10. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director.
Tenure of appointment: Five (5) years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance following the appraisal.
How to Apply
Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application by the closing date.
Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building , Makerere University
The Director
Human Resources