Vacancy title:
Research Assistants - Computer Science - 2 Posts

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Education, Research]

Jobs at:
The Open University of Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 2 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Open University of Kenya aims to address the pressing issue of limited capacity in traditional universities by employing innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education. By leveraging technology and flexible learning modes, the university seeks to accommodate a larger number of qualified students, enabling them to ...

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Research Assistants - Computer Science - 2 Posts

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

ICT / Computer , Research

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties

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

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Must Have

• Have at least an Upper Second-Class Honors Bachelor’s degree, from a University recognized in Kenya
• Be expected to register for a relevant Master’s degree and
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Have proficiency in ICT.

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

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  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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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