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Research Assistant - Management & Innovation Cluster

Pan-Atlantic University · Lagos

Pan-Atlantic UniversityLagosPosted 2 November 2026

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Lagos, Nigeria
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Job Summary

To support the Cluster Head and faculty members in research across Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Leadership and Organisational Behaviour; Management and Organisational Development; Innovation in Education and Talent Development; and Marketing and Consumer Insights. The role supports research design, data collection and analysis, preparation of academic outputs, and coordination of research records and activities.

Job Description

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Conduct literature reviews, desk research and evidence gathering from credible academic, industry and policy sources.

Collect, organise, clean and analyse qualitative and quantitative data; assist with surveys, interviews, focus groups and other data collection as required.

Support analysis and interpretation of findings using appropriate research and statistical methods.

Monitor relevant business, management, innovation, workforce, education and consumer trends.

Assist with research papers, case studies, reports, briefs, presentations, conference papers and

manuscripts, including referencing, citations and formatting.

Support research proposals, grant applications and project documentation; identify relevant calls

for papers, conferences, competitions and funding opportunities.

Maintain research databases, datasets, literature repositories and records, and track project, publication and deliverable progress.

Support Cluster seminars, workshops, conferences, executive sessions and engagement with external stakeholders.

Prepare research summaries and briefing materials on emerging issues relevant to the Cluster, and perform other research-related duties assigned by the Cluster Head.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in management, entrepreneurship, innovation, organisational behaviour, marketing, education, talent development or a related field is desirable.

Familiarity with research methods, scholarly writing, academic referencing and research ethics is an advantage

Requirements/Competencies

Strong research, analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Ability to conduct literature searches and synthesise academic and professional information

Basic competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis; familiarity with survey tools or statistical/research software is an advantage.

Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work independently and collaborate effectively with faculty and the Cluster Head.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

CVs and cover letters should be sent to recruitment@pau.edu.ng with the job position as the subject of the email

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