APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 1 POSITION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Research Assistant at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the University of Cape Coast. The appointment will be in respect of the implementation of the USAID/UCC Fisheries and Coastal Management Capacity Building Support Project. The job will be a short-term one and will span a maximum of three (3) years, renewable on yearly basis subject to satisfactory work and conduct. Successful applicants will be expected to support field, research work and other related activities of the Department.

A candidate applying for the position must:

  • Possess at least a BSc. Degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Coastal Management, Fisheries Science, Marine Conservation and Spatial Planning, Ecology or related fields. An MPhil Degree is strongly encouraged. Females are particularly encouraged to apply
  • Have completed his/her national service but no prior working experience is required
  • Pass a screening interview

Mode of Application:

Interested applicants should send an application letter, letter of motivation, two (2) letters of recommendation and curriculum vitae to:

The Project Manager

USAID/UCC Fisheries and Coastal management Capacity Building Support Project Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast

 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE PROJECT OFFICE AT THE DEPARTMENT DELIVERED BY HAND OR EXPRESS MAIL (NO EMAIL PLEASE).

Remuneration: University approved salary rate

Closing Date/ Interview/ Appointment:

Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd August, 2016

Date of Interview: Wednesday 24th August, 2016 at 2pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Appointment Date: 1st September, 2016.

 

 

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advert_dfasucc_research_assistants.pdf