Lagos Business School is committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and of economic activity relevant to Nigeria and Africa at large. We strive to be a world class business school which will have a significant impact on the practice of management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant
Location: Ajah, Lagos


Purpose of Position

Providing comprehensive research support to faculty, including literature reviews, experimental design, and data management.
Essential Duties / Key Job Roles And Responsibilities


Include but are not limited to the following:

* Collaborate proactively with the supervising faculty through scheduled consultations to align research goals, assignments, and progress updates.
* Conduct in-depth literature reviews to extract, synthesise, and critique key arguments and emerging trends within relevant fields.
* Contribute to the development of scholarly publications by drafting high-quality sections and supporting materials.
* Develop well-structured articles, briefs, and reports that inform and enhance academic outputs.
* Support the end-to-end publication process, including rigorous editing, accurate referencing, and professional formatting of manuscripts and case studies.
* Identify and gather relevant secondary data and execute fieldwork, including surveys and interviews, to enrich research insights.
* Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to generate meaningful conclusions for publication and decision-making.
* Conduct exploratory studies and fact-finding assignments to validate concepts and provide foundational support for broader research projects.
* Ensure the supervising faculty’s academic profiles (e.g., Google Scholar, LBS website) are current and reflective of recent contributions.
* Take ownership of additional academic tasks that directly contribute to the quality and impact of research outputs.
* Execute any other responsibilities delegated by the faculty or line manager to support research excellence and institutional goals.
* Support the faculty in recording class attendance during sessions.
* Provide assistance in the preparation of course outlines and teaching materials.
* Carry out other instructional duties as assigned by the faculty.
* Maintain and update the faculty calendar, reflecting all teaching sessions and academic commitments.
* Collaborate with programme managers to schedule faculty sessions and prevent scheduling conflicts.
* Coordinate with seminar organisers to arrange sessions involving the faculty.
* Provide the faculty with advance notice of daily assignments and engagements.


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* The quantity of publications produced in collaboration with the supervising faculty.
* Timely and efficient execution of assigned responsibilities.
* The quality of feedback received from the faculty or line manager.
* Consistent class attendance and effective coordination and documentation of student participation.
* Faculty evaluation of performance in assigned teaching-related duties.
* Effective resolution of scheduling conflicts involving the faculty.
* Preparation and communication of the faculty’s annual, monthly, and daily assignments in advance.


Requirements

Qualifications:

* A strong First Degree in a Social Science or Science discipline is required.
* A Master’s or Research-based degree will be an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications:

* Any relevant professional body.


Experience:

* Experience in data collation/analysis in a medium or large-scale organisation or research institution.

The following competencies are required for the role:

* Strong quantitative analysis skills
* Proficient in computer applications and digital tools
* Excellent time management abilities
* Effective planning and organisational capabilities
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Adaptability and ability to perform well under pressure
* Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, and related software
* Accurate transcription skills
* Skilled in conducting online research
* Familiarity with proofreading and referencing techniques
* Experience in fieldwork implementation
* Understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
* Competence in scheduling and managing calendar events


Salary
Administrative


Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: sashimolowo@lbs.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.