Doctoral Fellow Job Strathmore University

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Basic Job Summary

The Doctoral Fellow will provide administrative support the Strathmore University Doctoral Academy in delivering its mandate of strengthening doctoral training, research capacity, and scholarly productivity across the University. Working closely with the Associate Director, Doctoral Academy, the role combines programme coordination, administrative support, and data analysis, while providing the Fellow with structured exposure to academic development and doctoral training pathways. The position is aligned with the University’s broader faculty pipeline (Graduate Assistantships, Tutorial and Doctoral Fellowships) supporting early-career scholars who intend to pursue a PhD.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Coordination and Administrative Support

Coordinate and support delivery of Doctoral Academy training activities, including:

• Research methodology workshops
• PhD retreats
• Doctoral colloquia and seminars
• Manage logistics for events (scheduling, communication, materials, participant tracking)
• Support coordination of mock defenses, training sessions, and workshops
• Maintain records of doctoral fellows, including progress monitoring and reporting
• Assist in processing documentation (e.g., contracts, funding requests, letters of support)

Data Management and Analysis

• Support the collection, cleaning, and analysis of data related to:
  • doctoral student progress
  • training participation and outcomes
  • research outputs and programme impact
• Develop dashboards and summary reports to inform decision-making
• Assist in analyzing trends in doctoral progression, funding uptake, and research productivity across the university
• Support preparation of internal reports and strategic documents

Research and Academic Support

• Engage in academic research to ensure attainment of a Doctoral degree
• Conduct research in relevant area of expertise, and publish in peer reviewed and reputable journals
• Apply for grants through writing proposals for own research and scholarly projects
• Attending and disseminating research output in local and international conferences
• Provide support to the Doctoral Academy in organising research seminars and scholarly engagement platforms
• Assist the Academy in coordinating grant-writing workshops and publication support initiatives
• Contribute to background research, literature reviews, and synthesis of insights for programme development
• Support collaborations with internal and external partners (e.g., schools, research offices, global programmes)

Strategic and Operational Support

• Support implementation of the Doctoral Academy’s strategic initiatives, including (but not limited to):
  • doctoral training programmes
  • supervisor development workshops
  • mentorship and coaching initiatives
• Assist in monitoring programme performance against strategic objectives
• Provide administrative and analytical support to the Associate Director, Doctoral Academy

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related Social Science field
• Registered in, or currently undertaking, a PhD programme

Work Experience Required

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Stata, R, Python, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Interest in research capacity building and academic development

How to Apply

Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Doctoral Fellow, Doctoral Academy” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 31st May 2026.