Job Opportunity: Research Centre Recruitment (2026)
Job Opportunity: Research Centre Recruitment (2026)
Iconic Open University
Directorate of Research, Innovation, and The Impossible (DRII)
Application Deadline: August 23, 2026
About the Role
Iconic Open University, through its Directorate of Research, Innovation, and The Impossible (DRII), is inviting applications from highly qualified researchers to coordinate and support three newly established research centres across Northern Nigeria. These centres are designed to bridge academic research with practical socio-economic development, innovation, policy, and industry needs.
Key Focus Areas & Locations
1. Centre for Agriculture and Mineral Value Research & Development
Location: Gusau, Zamfara State
Focus: Agricultural production, processing, value chains, and solid mineral development.
2. Centre for Industrial Renewal Research & Development
Location: Kano, Kano State
Focus: Industrial revitalisation, manufacturing innovation, and SME development.
3. Centre for Public & Community Health Research & Development
Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State
Focus: Public health systems, community health integration, health policy, and health-resource allocation.
Open Positions & Qualifications
🔹 Research Coordinator
Responsibilities: Coordinate day-to-day operations, research agendas, strategic direction, budgets, timelines, research conceptualisation, stakeholder engagement, and administration.
Minimum Qualification: PhD in a relevant discipline.
Target Fields:
Agri/Mineral Centre: Agricultural Science, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Geology, or related fields.
Industrial Centre: Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, or related fields.
Health Centre: Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, or related fields.
Requirements: Proven research track record, successful project completion, robust project management capacity, and strong networks across industry, government, or academia.
🔹 Research Associate
Responsibilities: Conduct data collection and analysis, literature reviews, report writing, and provide comprehensive research/project support.
Minimum Qualification: Master’s degree in a relevant field.
🔹 Research Assistant
Responsibilities: Provide research, administrative, documentation, and fieldwork support.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (minimum Second Class Upper) plus at least 2 years of research-support experience.
Employment Terms
Duration: 6-month contract (renewable based on performance).
Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site (candidates must reside at the designated centre location).
Compensation: Competitive monthly remuneration, travel allowances for applicable field trips, and performance assessments during the probationary period.
Required Application Documents
Interested candidates should prepare and submit the following:
Application Letter (clearly indicating preferred centre and position)
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (including publications, research outputs, and 3 referees)
Vision Statement (maximum of 2 pages)
Copies of Academic/Professional Credentials
Evidence of Research Experience & Completed Projects
Recommendation Letters (from three professional referees)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official University portal by August 23, 2026. Hard-copy submissions will not be accepted.
Full Recruitment Announcement: Iconic Open University Recruitment Portal
Download Official Call: Call-for-Applications PDF
Note: Please refer to the University’s official announcement links above to access the designated online application form.
Contact & Enquiries
Directorate of Research, Innovation, and The Impossible (DRII)
Iconic Open University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Email: research@iconicuniversity.edu.ng
Phone: +234 814 282 9382
