Researcher (In-person)
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The Sahara Centre is hiring a full-time, fixed-term Researcher to design and execute original research aligned with its intellectual frameworks and current priorities. The role is office-based in Lagos with periodic travel for fieldwork and conferences. Candidates should send their CV, letter of interest, salary expectations, and preferred duration of availability to culture@saharacentre.org.
- Full-time, fixed-term office-based role in Lagos with periodic travel
- Requires strong Master's or PhD in development studies, African studies, political economy, or related field
- Must have independent research experience and a demonstrated publication record
- Apply by emailing CV, letter of interest, salary expectations, and preferred duration to culture@saharacentre.org
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The Researcher role exists to deepen and extend The Sahara Centre’s intellectual output, designing and executing original research that advances the Centre’s frameworks and current priorities. Key Responsibilities: Research Design and Execution: Designs and executes original research aligned with the Centre’s intellectual frameworks and current priorities. Applies rigorous quantitative or qualitative methods appropriate to each research question. Manages research timelines and deliverables against agreed milestones Required Qualifications Education: Candidates with a strong Master’s degree or those nearing completion of a PhD, with a confirmed defence date, may be considered. PhD in a field relevant to the Centre’s research agenda, such as development studies, African studies, political economy, or a related discipline. Experience: supervising junior researchers, interns, or graduate assistants is an advantage. Experience: designing and executing independent research projects from question to publication. A demonstrated publication record in peer reviewed journals or comparable academic and policy outlets. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to speak and write an African language is an advantage. Ability to write rigorous, evidence grounded prose for a senior academic or policy audience. Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to institutional sign off on publication decisions. Skill in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, with fluency in at least one. Strong grounding in indigenous knowledge frameworks and African development scholarship, or a demonstrated ability to work rigorously within this frame. Working Environment: Office based at the Centre in Lagos on a full time, fixed-term basis, with periodic travel for fieldwork, conferences, and convenings. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, a letter of interest, Salary expectations and Preferred duration of availability (three or six months) to: culture@saharacentre.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State Researcher job vacancies in Nigeria