Research Assistant – Management & Innovation Cluster at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU)

Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is a values-driven institution with a strong Christian identity, open to people of all races and religions. Guided by its mission to form competent and committed professionals who serve society with integrity and social responsibility, PAU emphasises holistic education that integrates academic excellence, moral character, and entrepreneurship. The University fosters a culture of truth, respect, and lifelong learning, built on its core values of Community, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Professionalism (CRISP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant – Management & Innovation Cluster

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The role supports research design, data collection and analysis, preparation of academic outputs, and coordination of research records and activities.
• 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.

Job Description
The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support Cluster seminars, workshops, conferences, executive sessions and engagement with external stakeholders.
• 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.
• Collect, organise, clean and analyse qualitative and quantitative data; assist with surveys, interviews, focus groups and other data collection as required.
• Assist with research papers, case studies, reports, briefs, presentations, conference papers and manuscripts, including referencing, citations and formatting.
• Support analysis and interpretation of findings using appropriate research and statistical methods.
• Monitor relevant business, management, innovation, workforce, education and consumer trends.
• Prepare research summaries and briefing materials on emerging issues relevant to the Cluster, and perform other research-related duties assigned by the Cluster Head.
• Conduct literature reviews, desk research and evidence gathering from credible academic, industry and policy sources.

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:

• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work independently and collaborate effectively with faculty and the Cluster Head.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to conduct literature searches and synthesise academic and professional information
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis; familiarity with survey tools or statistical/research software is an advantage.
• Strong research, analytical and critical-thinking skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@pau.edu.ng using the Job Title  as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 5th November, 2026.