Job Vacancies in Jos at Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences

The Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences, Jos was established by
the Federal Government of
Nigeria as a Centre of Excellence for
professional Training and Research in all aspects of mining and
Geosciences. The institute is equipped with facilities required for
acquisition of practical skills in
mineral resources development. It focuses on
producing skilled manpower for the emerging mining industry, therefore,
the institute adopts deep, practical orientation by providing intensive
field and laboratory training for all its students.

Applications are hereby invited form suitably qualified candidates for the position of:

Job Title: Lapidary Instructor (CONRAISS)
Location: Jos
Requirements

• Candidate should possess a minimum of ordinary National Diploma
  (OND) in any discipline in the Mining and Mineral sector and an
  internationally recognized certificate in Lapidary and gemstone cutting
  and polishing
• Computer literacy is required for this positions.
  

Job Title: Assistance Director of Extension Services and Development (CONRAISS)
Location: Jos
Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director of Extension Services and Development will
  report to the Deputy Director, Extension Services and Development.
• S/he will be responsible for planning and execution of Extension
  Services programmes as well as effective management of Mining Community
  resources Centre facilities of the institute.
• S/he would liaise with the local mining Industry to identify and study minerals resources in Nigeria.
• S/he will assist the Director/CEO in identifying appropriate institution for partnerships and linkages with the institute.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess a Msc degree, preferably in Minerals, Mining or Environmental Engineering.
• S/he must have a minimum of twenty (20) years demonstrated practical
  experience in the mining industry and be interested in undertaking
  field work in the general area of geosciences, mineral and mining
  engineering.
• The Candidate should be able to plan and develop appropriate skills programmes relevant to the Nigerian mining sector.
• Computer literacy is required for this positions.

Job Title: Assistance Director of Research (CONRAISS)
Location: Jos
Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director of research will report to the deputy Director, Training and Research.
• S/he will be responsible for planning and execution of research
  programmes as well as effective management of research facilities of the
  institute.
• S/he would liaise with the local mining to identify and study major
  technical issues affecting the development of solid minerals resources
  in Nigeria.
• S/he will assist the Director/CEO in identifying appropriate
  institutions for promoting partnership and linkages with the institute.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Ph.d degree, preferably in Geology, Mineral Processing or Mining Engineering.
• S/he must have a minimum of twenty years demonstrated practical
  experience in teaching and be interested in undertaking research
  programmes relevant to the Nigerian mining sector.
• Computer literacy is required for this positions.

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONRAISS)
Location: Jos
Requirements

• Candidates for this position must possess post-graduate qualification, preferable a PhD. degree in the relevant fields.
• Candidates must show evidence of continuing research and
  publications in the relevant fields over a period of time not less than
  fifteen years if the candidate has not already obtained a Ph.D. Degree.
• Computer literacy is required for this position.
  

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONRAISS)
Location: Jos
Requirements

• Candidates for this position must possess a Msc preferably a PhD
  degree with twenty years post- National Youth Service, teaching and
  research experience.
• They must also have a reasonable number of publications in national
  and international outlets, In addition, they must show evidence of
  research direction or supervision at the post-graduate, especially
  Masters Level.
• Computer literacy is required for this positions.
  

How to Apply
 
Interested Candidates are requested to submit 15 copies of application
and current curriculum vitae which should contain the following:

• Full names (surname first in block letters)
• Post applied for
• Place and date of birth
• Marital status
• Number of children and their ages
• Nationality and state of origin (if a Nigerian)
• Contact details (including GSM Numbers and E-mail)
• Permanent home address
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications with dates
• Working experience with dates
• Present employment status and salary
• List of publications where applicable
• Extra curriculum activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Applicants should request
  their referees forward their report under separate confidential cover)

All applications should be addressed to:

The Director/CEO,
Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences Jos,
No. 1, Metropolitan Avenue,
Tudun-Wada,
P.M.B. 2183,
Jos,
Plateau State.

N.B: Applicants should indicate at the top left hand corner of their envelopes the position they are applying for and note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Application Deadline  9th September, 2015.