Research Assistant

Computer Science
Reference Number: ACAD/005/11/2025
External
Deadline
02 Feb 2026
Grade
Grade
10
Open Posts
Posts
2

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Supervising students on practical lessons.
  2. Conducting lab experimentation, data analytics and simulation.
  3. Participating in research and publication.
  4. Participating in outreach activities to disseminate knowledge and technologies.
  5. Developing proposals to source funding and solve societal challenges.
  6. Making available research findings for publication in academic journals.
  7. Mentoring students on project activities and life skills.
  8. Participating in the administration of assessments and examinations.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
  1. Have at least an Upper Second-Class Honors Bachelor’s degree, from a University recognized in Kenya
  2. Be expected to register for a relevant Master’s degree and
  3. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
  4. Have proficiency in ICT.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

  1. All applications should be submitted with an Application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid email addresses, telephone contacts, copies of certificates, National ID, and other testimonials; These shall be uploaded at the relevant attachment sections within the OUK recruitment portal.
  2. Applicants with degrees from foreign Universities MUST attach letter(s) of recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE) as part of the application document.
  3. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and shall be required to ask three (3) of their referees to share references directly to the University using a system mechanism that shall be provided.
  4. Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya will be upheld and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Note that the Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable OR Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.
Note

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 2nd February, 2026.

All applications should be addressed to The Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Kenya, P.O. Box 2440-00606, Nairobi, Kenya and MUST be submitted online through the link provided at the University website and as per the instructions therein.