Background:

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI is put under FMoH as a biomedical, clinical trial and epidemiology, and hub for skill transfer and knowledge transfer for postgraduate trainees from Ethiopia and beyond.

The Malaria and Neglected Tropical Disease (MNTD) directorate in AHRI run several projects in collaboration with local and international organizations. To execute the activities of the Ethiopian Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network (EMAGEN) grant obtained from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Malaria-Neglected Tropical Diseases Research Directorate is looking for experienced, self-driven and motivated researchers to join our team for Genomic data analysis of the MNTD directorate and interested to excel his/her skill into Bioinformatics, Big data science, statistical and Mathematical modelling. 

Tasks, duties and responsibilities

•  Plan and conduct data entry and data cleaning activities
• Participate on report write up and manuscript development
• Perform real-time NGS data capture, Quality Control, genomic analysis, and integrate with the socio-demographic data
• Support data analysis, interpretation and utilization after obtaining training.
• Support the PIs of the projects on protocol development and manuscript writing
• Prompt response to the requests from project coordinator, manager, local data collectors and the study participants

Job Requirements

• BSc Degree in Biology, Bioinformatics or Biotechnology from a recognized university and no work experience; And two years’ work experience
•  cGPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for females in the first degree is required
•  Experiences in Bioinformatics is an advantage but not mandatory
• Ability to demonstrate skill and interest in data and computational sciences

Other Competencies

• Strong computer literacy (MS office: Word, Excel, Power Point and internet use)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skill
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
• Ability to work with others/team work, including international collaborators
• Willingness to take up out of office tasks

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfilled the above requirements should send the following through CLICK HERE on or before May 21, 2022.

•  CV/resume with contact addresses (email & phone) (not more than 4 pages)
•  A cover letter (not more than one page)
•   A one page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process 

Remarks: Please mention your cGPA in your CV

Number required: 2 (Two)

References: Please provide three references including their e-mail address.

Employment: Full time contract basis for one year with possible extension based on performance and budget availability.