Research Fellow (UM 7) – 1 Position

About the role

The University of Malawi is seeking a qualified Research Fellow (UM 7) to join its academic community. The successful candidate will lead and support high‑quality research initiatives, contribute to scholarly publications, and mentor students.

Key responsibilities

• Take initiative in identifying and launching research projects that align with the university’s strategic priorities.
• Participate in sourcing and securing research funding from national and international agencies.
• Conduct high‑standard research, encompassing information gathering, rigorous analysis, and effective dissemination of findings.
• Write high‑quality research proposals, detailed reports and produce scholarly publications in reputable journals.
• Participate in capacity‑building activities for students, enhancing their knowledge acquisition, research techniques and creative skills.
• Collaborate with schools, academic departments and external stakeholders to foster research partnerships and training opportunities.
• Contribute to the planning, development, review and implementation of research policies as well as related consultancy, innovation and technology‑transfer policies.

Required profile

• Hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to the research focus of the position.
• Possess at least three years of demonstrable work experience in research or a related academic field.
• Provide evidence of relevant scholarly publications and a strong record of research output.