Obafemi Awolowo University Recruitment for Graduate Assistant (Chemistry)

Obafemi Awolowo University Recruitment for Graduate Assistant (Chemistry)

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria. The University comprises the central campus, the student residential area, the staff quarters and a Teaching and Research Farm. The central campus comprises the academic, administrative units and service centers while the student residential area is made up of 10 undergraduate hostels and a postgraduate hall of the 1970’s and the early 1980’s, the University attained a foremost position among universities in Africa, with a vibrant academic and social atmosphere and a high international reputation.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Position: Graduate Assistant (Chemistry)

Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Faculty: Science

Requirements & Description

• A good honours Bachelor’s Degree, with at least Second-Class Upper Division (or equivalent), in the relevant discipline; evidence of academic potential and research interest.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must possess qualifications obtained from recognized institutions and, where applicable, be eligible for registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Digital literacy is a requirement.

Salary
CONUASS 01: N2,327,557.00 - N2,594,922.00 annually.

Application Instruction

• Interested candidates should submit, through the online application portal, soft copies of their application, detailed Curriculum Vitae in the prescribed format, photocopies of credentials and supporting documents.
• Candidates must provide evidence of NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate where applicable, in accordance with extant Nigerian regulations and the requirements of the post.
• All certificates and qualifications will be subject to verification. Candidates must satisfy the relevant experience requirements stated for the post.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory interview/selection assessment, medical fitness and other conditions prescribed by the University.
• Applicants should clearly indicate the specific post and Department/Unit applied for.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to makired appointment to any advertised position if it considers that no candidate meets the required standard.
• All enquiries should be directed to:

Referees:

• The online application form requires candidates to submit details (full name, email, phone number, of three (3) referees who shall be contacted and required to upload their reports.

Applicants are required to present their detailed Curriculum Vitae in the following order:

Personal Data:

• Full Name (underline Surname)
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Senatorial District
• Local Government Area
• Permanent Address
• ContactAddress
• Telephone Number
• Email Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Name of Nextof Kin
• Address of Next of Kin
• Post Desired
• Physical Disability/Challenge

Educational Background:

• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Work Experience with Full Details of Former and Present Positions
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Distinctions and Awards
• Postgraduate Supervision (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Current Position and Date of Last Promotion/Appointment/Regrading
• Current Salary and Status/Grade Level
• Research Activities (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Attraction of Research Grants (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Major Academic-related Services to the Nation outside the University System (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Important Learned Conferences/Workshops/Courses Attended with details of Paper Presentation (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Publications (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the candidate's field of study in the case of an academic position)
• Proposed date of availability for duty if selected.