Research Assistant at the School of Eloquence

The School of Eloquence, known as the Home of Public Speaking, has been teaching the world to speak since 2006. With a focus on overcoming speaking fears and building confidence, we have helped over 1500 individuals share their messages before diverse audiences. Our personalized one-on-one coaching programs cater to high-profile individuals, executives, and entrepreneurs, while our small group classes serve workplace and independent professionals. We believe in nurturing both competence and confidence, emphasizing authentic connection, strong presentation skills, and impactful communication.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a Research Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our research initiatives and contributing to the generation of new knowledge.
• Working closely with our research team, you will assist in conducting research studies, gathering data, analyzing findings, and providing administrative support.
• Your work will contribute to the advancement of our organization’s research goals and the development of impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting research studies under the guidance of senior researchers.
• Collect and compile data through literature reviews, surveys, interviews, experiments, or other appropriate research methods.
• Help analyze research data using statistical software, spreadsheet tools, or other relevant methods.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of research protocols and data collection tools.
• Assist in preparing research reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication or internal use.
• Maintain accurate and organized research records, including data entry and documentation.
• Collaborate with the research team to identify research objectives, design research projects, and formulate research questions.
• Stay updated on relevant research literature and developments in the field to inform research design and methodology.
• Participate in team meetings, research discussions, and knowledge sharing activities.
• Provide administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, coordinating research activities, and managing research-related documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Economics, etc.). A Master’s Degree is a plus.
• 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated interest in research and a strong understanding of research methodologies.
• Experience in data collection, data entry, and data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel, etc.).
• Proficiency in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing information from diverse sources.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate research records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting research findings and collaborating with the research team.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Familiarity with ethical considerations in research and adherence to research protocols.
• Experience in academic research or prior research assistantship is preferred but not required.

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications & Updated CV highlighting their relevant qualifications and experience to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.