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Midlands State University is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Assistant within the Executive Director’s Office at the Tugwi Mukosi…
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Midlands State University is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Assistant within the Executive Director’s Office at the Tugwi Mukosi Multidisciplinary Research Institute (TMMRI) located in Harare. This role involves supporting institutional investigations through data management, literature searches, report drafting, and field operations. The position suits individuals with an academic background in rural development or agrobusiness management who possess prior experience working in research…
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Midlands State University is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Assistant within the Executive Director’s Office at the Tugwi Mukosi Multidisciplinary Research Institute (TMMRI) located in Harare. This role involves supporting institutional investigations through data management, literature searches, report drafting, and field operations.
The position suits individuals with an academic background in rural development or agrobusiness management who possess prior experience working in research settings. The employer operates as an equal opportunities institution, and female applicants receive encouragement to apply to support gender balance.
Responsibilities
- Collect, enter, clean, and manage databases to ensure data accuracy
- Search for, review, and summarize published literature relevant to research topics
- Perform data analysis and draft reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication
- Maintain laboratory equipment and prepare samples during land and field operations
- Handle project correspondence, track budgets, and participate in project meetings
- Draft grant proposals to help secure funding for specific institutional projects
- Carry out other essential duties directed by the institute
Requirements
- Hold a first degree in Rural and Urban Development, Rural Development, or Agrobusiness Management and Entrepreneurship with at least a 2.1 pass grade
- Bring a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience working in a research environment
- Submit an application letter, certified certificate copies, transcripts, national ID, and a Curriculum Vitae merged into a single PDF file
- Provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report if holding international qualifications
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What is the employment type for this role?
This is a full-time position for a Research Assistant at the Executive Director’s Office.
Where is the position located?
The posting states the location is Harare, associated with the Tugwi Mukosi Multidisciplinary Research Institute.
What educational background is required?
Applicants must hold a first degree in Rural and Urban Development, Rural Development, or Agrobusiness Management and Entrepreneurship with at least a 2.1 pass.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
When is the application deadline?
The closing date for applications is 01 November 2026.
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