THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY
THE NELSON MANDELA AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NM-AIST)
Ref.No: CCE.52/879/01B/26
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha, Tanzania, is one in a network of Pan-African Institutions of Science and Technology located across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These institutions, which are the proud brainchild of the late Nelson Mandela, envision training and developing the next generation of African scientists and engineers with a view to profoundly impacting the continent's development through the application of Science, Engineering and Technology, and Innovation (SETI).
The NM-AIST, an accredited higher learning institution (HLI) by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), is being developed into a world-class research-based institution for postgraduate and post-doctoral studies and research in SETI. NM-AIST values its employees and offers an encouraging working environment with comprehensive facilities, including high-speed internet and modern offices, housing or a housing facility for entitled staff (Senior Lecturer and above), a stimulating environment for teaching and research, and a prime location in Arusha, a tourist city with excellent transport facilities for convenient travel.
The NM-AIST invites applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanians and non-Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies:
- PROFESSOR (10 POSTS)
A. Entry Qualifications
Applicant at this level MUST be a holder of a PhD degree or an equivalent (e.g., MMed/MDent) qualification in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. Must have at least three (3) years at the rank of Professor. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate academic and research leadership with an outstanding background in research and innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, research output commercialization, resource mobilization, postgraduate supervision, industrial and community engagement, and international collaborations. Must have a master’s degree with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 and a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or equivalent.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To provide academic leadership and conduct high-impact research and innovation in areas of specialization.
ii. To mentor junior academic staff and postdoctoral researchers in research areas of specialization, including grant writing.
iii. To establish and lead research groups, research chairs, and attract research funding in relevant areas or fields.
iv. To design and deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions for postgraduate students.
v. To offer consultancy and engage in community and industrial outreach services or activities.
vi. To contribute to institutional policy, governance, and institutional growth and sustainability strategies.
vii. To organize and participate in key strategic regional workshops, stakeholder seminars, international conferences, high-level dialogues, and symposia.
viii. To develop strategic collaborations with regional and international institutions.
ix. To lead the establishment of state-of-the-art centres of excellence or laboratories in related areas of specialty.
x. To contribute to curriculum design and quality assurance in selected programs.
xi. To promote the commercialization of research outcomes.
xii. To perform any other duties as assigned by the relevant authorities.
C. Areas of Specialisation
(i) School of Life Sciences and Bio-Engineering (LiSBE) – 3 Posts
• Professor in Animal Biotechnology (1 Post)
• Professor in Molecular Bioengineering (1 Post)
• Professor in Bioprospecting (1 Post)
(ii) School of Material, Energy, Water Resources and Environmental Sciences (MEWES) – 3 Posts
• Professor in Energy Storage Engineering (1 Post)
• Professor in Groundwater Modelling and Management (1 Post)
• Professor in Incubation Management and Technology (1 Post)
(iii) School of Computational and Communication Sciences & Engineering (CoCSE) – 4 Posts
• Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (1 Post)
• Professor in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (1 Post)
• Professor in Computational Modelling and Scientific Computing (1 Post)
• Professor in Mathematics and Statistics (1 Post)
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (10 POSTS)
A. Entry Qualifications
Applicant MUST hold a PhD degree or an equivalent (MMed/MDent) qualification in a relevant discipline from a recognized university and must have at least two (2) years at the rank of Associate Professor. Applicants should demonstrate academic and research leadership with an outstanding background in research and innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, research output commercialization, resource mobilization, postgraduate supervision, industrial and community engagement, and international collaborations. Must have a master’s degree with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 and a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or equivalent.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To provide academic leadership and conduct strategic high-impact research and innovation in areas of specialization.
ii. To mentor junior academic staff and postdoctoral researchers in research areas of specialization, including resource mobilization.
iii. To establish and lead research groups, research chairs, and attract research funding in relevant areas or fields.
iv. To attract and nurture talents in science, engineering, technology, and innovation (SETI).
v. To design and deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions for postgraduate students.
vi. To offer consultancy and engage in community and industrial outreach services or activities.
vii. To contribute to institutional policy, governance, and promote institutional growth and sustainability.
viii. To organize and participate in key strategic regional workshops, stakeholder seminars, international conferences, high-level dialogues, and symposia.
ix. To develop strategic collaborations with regional and international institutions.
x. To lead the establishment of state-of-the-art centres of excellence or laboratories in related areas of specialty.
xi. To contribute to curriculum design and quality assurance in selected programs.
xii. To promote the commercialization of research outcomes.
xiii. To perform any other duties as assigned by the relevant authorities.
C. Areas of Specialisation
(i) School of Life Sciences and Bio-Engineering (LiSBE) – 4 Posts
• Associate Professor in Molecular Bioengineering (1 Post)
• Associate Professor in Bioprospecting (1 Post)
• Associate Professor in Nanotechnology (1 Post)
• Associate Professor in Omics and Bioinformatics (1 Post)
(ii) School of Material, Energy, Water Resources and Environmental Sciences (MEWES) – 3 Posts
• Associate Professor in Industrial Processing Engineering (1 Post)
• Associate Professor in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Engineering (1 Post)
• Associate Professor in Hydro-informatics (1 Post)
(iii) School of Computational and Communication Sciences & Engineering (CoCSE) – 3 Posts
• Associate Professor in Data Engineering (1 Post)
• Associate Professor in Automation and Mechatronics (1 Post)
• Associate Professor in Smart Devices and Digital Manufacturing (1 Post)
D. Salary Scale: PUTS 5.1
The salary will be according to the Salary Structure for Tanzania Public Service and the Harmonised Scheme of Service for Academic Staff in Public Universities and Constituent Colleges (2022).
- SENIOR LECTURER (9 POSTS)
A. Entry Qualifications
Applicant MUST hold a PhD degree or an equivalent (MMed/MDent) qualification in a relevant discipline from a recognized university and must have at least two (2) years at the rank of Senior Lecturer. Applicants should demonstrate academic and research leadership with an outstanding background in research and innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, research output commercialization, resource mobilization, postgraduate supervision, industrial and community engagement, and international collaborations. Must have a master’s degree with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 and a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or equivalent.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To provide academic leadership and conduct strategic high-impact research and innovation in areas of specialization.
ii. To mentor junior academic staff and postdoctoral researchers in research areas of specialization, including resource mobilization.
iii. To lead research groups, support activities under research chairs, and attract research funding in relevant areas or fields.
iv. To attract and nurture talents in science, engineering, technology, and innovation (SETI).
v. To design and deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions for postgraduate students.
vi. To offer consultancy and engage in community and industrial outreach services or activities.
vii. To contribute to institutional policy, governance, and promote institutional growth and sustainability.
viii. To organize and participate in key strategic regional workshops, stakeholder seminars, international conferences, high-level dialogues, and symposia.
ix. To develop strategic collaborations with regional and international institutions.
x. To support the establishment of state-of-the-art centres of excellence or laboratories in related areas of specialty.
xi. To contribute to curriculum design and quality assurance in selected programs.
xii. To promote the commercialization of research outcomes.
xiii. For the Senior Lecturer in Laboratory Instrumentation post, to lead day-to-day operationalisation of state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.
xiv. To perform any other duties as assigned by the relevant authorities.
C. Areas of Specialisation
(i) School of Life Sciences and Bio-Engineering (LiSBE) – 3 Posts
• Senior Lecturer in Animal Biotechnology (1 Post)
• Senior Lecturer in Omics and Bioinformatics (1 Post)
• Senior Lecturer in Molecular Bioengineering (1 Post)
(ii) School of Material, Energy, Water Resources and Environmental Sciences (MEWES) – 4 Posts
• Senior Lecturer in Radiation Physics and Protection (1 Post)
• Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Engineering (1 Post)
• Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Energy Engineering (1 Post)
(iii) School of Computational and Communication Sciences & Engineering (CoCSE) – 2 Posts
• Senior Lecturer in Data Analytics and Intelligent Systems (1 Post)
• Senior Lecturer in Computer Networks and Network Security (1 Post)
• Senior Lecturer in Computer Vision and Intelligent Robotics (1 Post)
D. Salary Scale: PUTS 4.1
The salary will be according to the Salary Structure for Tanzania Public Service and the Harmonised Scheme of Service for Academic Staff in Public Universities and Constituent Colleges (2022).
- SENIOR LECTURER (1 POST): LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION
A. Entry Qualifications
Applicant MUST hold a PhD degree or an equivalent (MMed/MDent) qualification in laboratory technology, instrumentation, biomedical engineering, and/or analytics from a recognized university and must have at least two (2) years at the rank of Senior Lecturer. Applicants should demonstrate academic and research leadership with an outstanding background in laboratory instrumentation, including peer-reviewed publications, research output commercialization, resource mobilization, postgraduate supervision, industrial and community engagement, and international collaborations. Must have a master’s degree with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 and a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.8 out of 5.0 or equivalent.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To manage and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
ii. To demonstrate instrumentation techniques, calibration, and data acquisition procedures.
iii. To initiate and maintain quality laboratory management systems and documentation.
iv. To conduct research in instrumentation, control systems, and related engineering fields.
v. To contribute to departmental planning, accreditation, and quality assurance processes.
vi. To design and deliver postgraduate courses in laboratory instrumentation.
vii. To develop and update curricula to reflect current industry and academic standards.
viii. To supervise postgraduate student projects, theses, and dissertations in instrumentation and control.
ix. To publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
x. To lead laboratory-related research groups, support activities under research chairs, and attract research funding in relevant areas or fields.
xi. To mentor junior academic staff and postdoctoral researchers in research areas of specialization, including resource mobilization.
xii. To engage with industry, community, and professional bodies to align teaching with practical needs.
xiii. To contribute to institutional policy, governance, and promote institutional growth and sustainability.
xiv. To perform any other duties as assigned by the relevant authorities.
- GENERAL CONDITIONS
(i) Applicants may be of any nationality but must not be older than 65 years.
(ii) Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, including postal address/post code, e-mail, and telephone numbers.
(iii) Applicants should apply considering the criteria outlined in this advertisement.
(iv) Applicants must attach copies of the following credentials:
a) PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s certificates.
b) PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s transcripts.
c) Professional registration and training certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies (where applicable).
d) Birth certificate, National ID, or Passport.
(v) Attaching copies of testimonials and all partial transcripts is strictly not accepted.
(vi) Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
(vii) Applicants with special needs or disability are advised to indicate.
(viii) Applicants should provide proof of competency in spoken, reading, and written English.
(ix) Professional certificates from foreign universities and other training institutions shall undergo internal verification as per Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) guidelines.
(x) Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
(xi) Certificates in languages other than English must be accompanied by legally translated copies.
(xii) Presentation of forged certificates or false information will necessitate legal action.
(xiii) A signed application letter written in English should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor – Planning, Finance and Administration (DVC-PFA),
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST),
404 Nganana, 23311 Kikwe, Arumeru,
P.O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania.
(xiv) Submission should include a one-page Research and Teaching Statement.
(xv) The entire application package should be submitted as one PDF document.
NOTE: All applications and inquiries must be sent through the email address [email protected] and not otherwise. Previous applicants who applied under the November 5, 2025 advertisement should not reapply.
Deadline for submitting applications is 18th February, 2026.
Released by:
THE VICE CHANCELLOR
THE NELSON MANDELA AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NM-AIST)
Arusha.