RESEARCH ASSISTANT

This position supports the work of the Graduates Studies Dean and Research Director in coordinating the activities relating to the Journal of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology, for Global Competitiveness UCC’s research agenda, as well as other related administrative duties.

The UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of:

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Position Description:

This position supports the work of the Graduates Studies Dean and Research Director in coordinating the activities relating to the Journal of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology, for Global Competitiveness UCC’s research agenda, as well as other related administrative duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Promote the research agenda at UCC
2. Promote the submission of manuscripts to UCC’s Journal of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology for Global Competitiveness by internal and external researchers
3. Coordinate the activities of UCC’s Journal of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology for Global Competitiveness
4. Receive all manuscripts being submitted to the Journal of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology for Global Competitiveness
5. Receive all manuscripts being submitted to all conferences/distinguished lecturers being organized by UCC
6. Collect and collate all submitted manuscripts and take the necessary actions
7. Distribute all desk accepted manuscripts to the relevant Reviewer to be reviewed
8. Receive all completed reviews from the Reviewers and submit to Editor
9. Communicate with researchers regarding the status of their submissions
10. Communicate with the Editorial Board regarding submissions
11. Seek final decision from the Editorial Board regarding each submission
12. Assist with the promotion of all research initiatives at UCC
13. Be a member of the UCC Research Committee
14. Provide support to UCC’s Programme Planning Sub-Committee for each conference and distinguished lecture
15. Assist in planning the UCC Annual Academic Conference and Distinguished Lecture Series
16. Promote all UCC conferences, distinguished lecturers and affiliated conferences like TVET, IEAL-J, etc.
17. Report the major decisions taken at our Conference Partners Meetings – Budget implications, contribution, IS&T support, panel discussion, etc.
18. Seek grant funding for various UCC research initiatives   
19. Assist with organizing seminars and workshops at UCC
20. Taking the minutes of meetings
21. Any other activities deemed necessary
22. Monitor ethical approval requests
23. Maintain University’s research database

Qualification and Experience:

• Must possess a master’s degree
• At least two years’ experience in the research process
• Experience in events planning
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint

Skills and Competencies:

• Possess a good command of English Language, Mathematics and Statistics
• Possess excellent interpersonal and human relations skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Be detailed oriented
• Be team-oriented
• Ability to work on own initiative

We thank all applicant, however, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.