Research Assistant at Lagos Business School

Purpose of Position:  

Providing comprehensive research support to faculty, including literature reviews, experimental design, and data management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate proactively with the supervising faculty through scheduled consultations to align research goals, assignments, and progress updates.
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews to extract, synthesise, and critique key arguments and emerging trends within relevant fields.
• Contribute to the development of scholarly publications by drafting high-quality sections and supporting materials.
• Develop well-structured articles, briefs, and reports that inform and enhance academic outputs.
• Support the end-to-end publication process, including rigorous editing, accurate referencing, and professional formatting of manuscripts and case studies.
• Identify and gather relevant secondary data and execute fieldwork, including surveys and interviews, to enrich research insights.
• Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to generate meaningful conclusions for publication and decision-making.
• Conduct exploratory studies and fact-finding assignments to validate concepts and provide foundational support for broader research projects.
• Ensure the supervising faculty’s academic profiles (e.g., Google Scholar, LBS website) are current and reflective of recent contributions.
• Take ownership of additional academic tasks that directly contribute to the quality and impact of research outputs.
• Execute any other responsibilities delegated by the faculty or line manager to support research excellence and institutional goals.
• Support the faculty in recording class attendance during sessions.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of course outlines and teaching materials.
• Carry out other instructional duties as assigned by the faculty.
• Maintain and update the faculty calendar, reflecting all teaching sessions and academic commitments.
• Collaborate with programme managers to schedule faculty sessions and prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate with seminar organisers to arrange sessions involving the faculty.
• Provide the faculty with advance notice of daily assignments and engagements.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• The quantity of publications produced in collaboration with the supervising faculty.
• Timely and efficient execution of assigned responsibilities.
• The quality of feedback received from the faculty or line manager.
• Consistent class attendance and effective coordination and documentation of student participation.
• Faculty evaluation of performance in assigned teaching-related duties.
• Effective resolution of scheduling conflicts involving the faculty.
• Preparation and communication of the faculty’s annual, monthly, and daily assignments in advance.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED. The following competencies are required for the role:

• Strong quantitative analysis skills
• Proficient in computer applications and digital tools
• Excellent time management abilities
• Effective planning and organisational capabilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Adaptability and ability to perform well under pressure
• Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, and related software
• Accurate transcription skills
• Skilled in conducting online research
• Familiarity with proofreading and referencing techniques
• Experience in fieldwork implementation
• Understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
• Competence in scheduling and managing calendar events

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A strong first degree in a Social Science or Science discipline is required.
• A Master’s or Research-based degree will be an added advantage.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Any relevant professional body.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in data collation/analysis in a medium or large-scale organisation or research institution.

SALARY GRADE

Administrative