Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Tume ya Nguvu za Atomu Tanzania (TAEC) is seeking a Research Assistant in Mining Engineering.

Responsibilities or duties

To assist in performing of research activities such as proposal writing, data collection, analysis and publishing of research findings;

To assist in attracting research funds through various activities including writing fundable research proposals and creation and maintaining of linkages;

To assist in formulating and implementing programmes for the training of persons to be qualified experts in areas such as the development and practical applications of atomic energy, nuclear technology and the use of radiation sources and radiation protections;

To assist in conducting consultancy services;

To assist in performing Atomic Energy functions related to regulatory or promotion of peaceful use of radiation, nuclear science and technology;

To perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Holder of Bachelor Degree with a minimum of upper second class in any of the following fields: Mining Engineering, Geology or any related qualifications from recognized higher learning institution. For unclassified degrees should have an overall minimum pass of grade B+.

• Assist in performing of research activities such as proposal writing, data collection, analysis and publishing of research findings.
• Assist in attracting research funds through various activities including writing fundable research proposals and creation and maintaining of linkages.
• Assist in formulating and implementing programmes for the training of persons to be qualified experts in areas such as the development and practical applications of atomic energy, nuclear technology and the use of radiation sources and radiation protections.
• Assist in conducting consultancy services.
• Assist in performing Atomic Energy functions related to regulatory or promotion of peaceful use of radiation, nuclear science and technology.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor.

• Research proposal writing
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Research findings publication
• Fundraising for research
• Linkage creation and maintenance
• Training program formulation and implementation
• Consultancy services
• Atomic Energy functions (regulatory and promotion)

• Bachelor Degree with a minimum of upper second class in Mining Engineering, Geology or any related qualifications from a recognized higher learning institution.
• For unclassified degrees, an overall minimum pass of grade B+ is required.