Laboratory Scientist (1 Post) - Dar
The role entails managing sample handling, laboratory testing, and sequencing processes, while ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance with project protocols.
Position Summary
The Ifakara Health Institute seeks a Laboratory Scientist to support laboratory activities under the MSMT2 project. The position will be based in Dar es Salaam.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants
must hold a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (such as Molecular
Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science,
or other related fields). A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be
an added advantage. Candidates should have experience in genomics
and/or bioinformatics, along with practical skills in various molecular
biology techniques. A minimum of three (3) years of proven work
experience in a similar field is required.
More info & How to apply
Apply by 17:00hrs, Friday, 15 August 2025. For more details and how to apply, read the job announcement: Laboratory Scientist - Dar
Senior Research Scientist - Postdoc (1 Post) - Dar
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and build a lasting network of African modelers.
Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) seeks a Postdoc Researcher with advanced
modelling skills to contribute to the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) East
Africa (EA) Node’s mission and objectives of developing and employing
cutting-edge advanced geospatial analytical architectures to understand
the risks and estimating the burden of Plasmodium falciparum and
Plasmodium vivax malaria. The role will also involve assessing the
impact of interventions across various levels and settings at global,
regional and national to provide the National Malaria Control Programmes
(NMCPs) with the quality evidence to guide optimal allocation of
resources in malaria endemic countries.
Qualifications and Experience
PhD in biostatistics, mathematics, or a similar quantitative discipline
with epidemiological knowhow. Expertise in Bayesian modelling using
Gaussian processes with demonstrable understanding of the issues arising
from scaling these models to a global scale, validation, assessing
performance and sensitivity analysis. Applicants must also have
experience of working with national disease programmes.
Applicants from Africa, especially females and those from malaria-endemic countries, are strongly encouraged to apply.
More info & How to apply
Apply by 17:00 hrs on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. For more details and how to apply, read the job announcement: Senior Research Scientist (Postdoc) - MAP EA Node, Dar