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Job Summary

Job Title:
Research Fellow
Employer:
Makerere University
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 17 March 2025

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About the Organisation

Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.

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Kampala, Uganda

​Established in 1922 as a technical school, Makerere University is Uganda's oldest and largest institution of higher learning, located in Kampala. Over the decades, it has evolved into a premier university, offering 145 undergraduate programs and over 139 postgraduate courses across nine colleges and one school. The university has earned a reputation for academic excellence, producing influential alumni, including several African presidents and Nobel laureates. Its mission is to provide transformative and innovative teaching, learning, research, and services responsive to dynamic national and global needs.

Makerere fosters a work culture that emphasizes accountability, professionalism, inclusivity, integrity, and respect, offering job opportunities in academia, administration, and research. The institution has a significant national and regional presence, serving approximately 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates. Its business model focuses on delivering diverse programs and research outputs, contributing to societal development. The university is committed to corporate social responsibility through community engagement and development initiatives. For more information, visit www.mak.ac.ug.​

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Deadline: 

17 Mar 2025

Job Title

Research Fellow job at Makerere University

Makerere University

Job Description

Job Title:  Research Fellow

Organization: Makerere University Kampala

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

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Deadline: 17th March 2025

  • Publish at least one Article a year;

  • Teach MISR graduate courses and the 3rd year PhD Colloquium;

  • Give at least one Research Seminar a year;

  • Participate in planning and carrying out MISR core Research Projects;

  • Prepare and submit an Annual activity Report;

  • Actively participate in service to the Institute and University;

  • Participate in workshops run by the Institute;

  • Supervision of Students to completion;

  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • PhD in history/historical studies or literary/cultural studies.

  • A minimum of three (3) publications in Refereed journals.

  • A minimum of 3 (three) years of proven research.

  • At least two (2) Research reports.

  • Age: Below 55 years


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