The Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) is a World Bank supported center of excellence for education and research at Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, Ethiopia established to lead a high-quality regional capacity for discovery and development of medicines (drugs, vaccines, diagnostics and complex interventions) and bring about fair and sustainable development in Africa.

CDT-Africa, in partnership with its national and international collaborators, has established an African Biomedical Incubation Hub to assist drug, vaccine, and diagnostic developments. As part of this initiative, CDT-Africa will be able to offer full-time postdoctoral fellowship.

Number of positions: One

Area of work: Diagnostic development 

Place of work: CDT-Africa Regional Biomedical Incubation Hub, Addis Ababa University.

Salary: Negotiable

Eligible applicants: 

• Ethiopians, or Ethiopian diaspora who are eligible to work in Ethiopia

Job Requirement

Qualification:

• PhD degree in the area of Biomedical Sciences (Microbiology, Vaccinology, Immunology, Molecular Biology), or related fields of m

• Less than 5 years since obtaining PhD if no post-doctoral fellowship experience.

• Strong publications relevant to discovery or development of diagnostics and vaccine development, depending on the application.

• International experience preferred.

• Highly motivated and creative.

• Be able to demonstrate managing scientific projects independently and efficiently

• Prior research experience in Diagnostic discovery development is desirable

Employment term:

• 2 years subjected to a 6 months’ probation.

• Candidates are expected to attract additional funding during the period.

• The post is full time, but the candidate is expected to work overtime when procedures and trainings require it.

How to Apply

Application documents: motivation letter, CV, and copies of degrees must be submitted in electronic copy via email to Dr Tsegahun Manyazewal (email: tsegahunm.cdtafrica@gmail.com) copying Mr. Michelle Joseph (email: michelejoseph68@gmail.com).