CAREERS
Research Scientist
Shape the future of environmental intelligence and make a real impact with Miri.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Research Scientist
🏢TYPE
Fulltime💬SALARY
Competitive📍LOCATION
Lagos(Hybrid)Responsibilities
- Process and analyse environmental and atmospheric data.
- Conduct statistical analysis and interpret research datasets.
- Develop scientific programs and data visualisations to support research activities.
- Perform data quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Support the development and implementation of research methodologies.
- Review and synthesise scientific literature relevant to ongoing research.
- Assist in preparing research manuscripts and technical reports.
- Maintain research documentation and automate research workflows.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on research projects.
Qualifications
- Masters or PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Physics, Geography, or a related field.
- High proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB, with Python preferred.
- Excellent statistical and analytical skills.
- Good understanding of scientific research methods.
- Good academic writing and communication skills.
- Familiarity with environmental and atmospheric datasets.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Previous research experience or involvement in scientific publications is desirable; prior publications are not required.
Why Join Miri Africa?
As a Junior Researcher / Research Assistant at Miri Africa, you will support research in atmospheric, climate, air quality, and environmental sciences. You will work with environmental datasets, apply statistical and programming skills, and contribute to scientific reports and manuscripts alongside a multidisciplinary team.