RESEARCH ASSISTANT

RESEARCH ASSISTANT: INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC SAFETY

RESEARCH ASSISTANT: INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC SAFETY

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) is a dynamic student-oriented institution providing a broad spectrum of high-quality, career-oriented diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in areas ranging from Science and Technology to Education and the Arts.  The University has a cadre of dedicated professionals committed to its development and growth. 

The Mission of UTT, the first National University of Trinidad and Tobago, is “to be an entrepreneurial university, designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs, commercialise research and development and spawn companies for wealth generation and sustainable job creation towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of life of all individuals, families and communities of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean”.

If you are a performance driven, innovative and progressive person, looking for a new challenge in your career, then UTT has the opportunity you are looking for.  Applications are now open to join UTT as Research Assistant: Institute for Criminology and Public Safety

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects, analyzes and evaluates verbal or statistical data;
• Prepares reports and studies as assigned;
• Participates in research conferences and seminars;
• Undertakes special research projects and other related duties as assigned;

• Provides service to the University and/or community/society.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the related discipline
• No minimum teaching or research experience required

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge
  
  
• Theoretical knowledge of the discipline
• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Knowledge of statistics

• Basic Profession Skill Set
  
  
• Basic content expertise 
• Research skills
• Basic practice / Critical Analytical skills

• Meta Professional Skills (B - Basic Proficiency; P – Proficiency; M - Mastery)
• Technical/Scientific Writing  (B)
• Ability to Communicate clearly  (B)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other related software (B)
• Effective Interpersonal Skills  (B)
• Compliance with Academic regulations and the University's policies & procedures  (P)