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 a biomedical research institute that works in developing tools for prevention, control and treatment of mycobacterium and other diseases of public healthy importance through applied and basic biomedical research and training.
Position 1: Junior Researcher_ Statistician
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources.
- Conduct statistical analyses using appropriate methodologies to support malaria research projects.
- Develop and maintain databases to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
- Assist in the design and implementation of data collection instruments and protocols.
- Apply statistical models to analyze research data and interpret results.
- Collaborate with senior statisticians and researchers to refine and improve statistical models.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations of statistical analyses and findings.
- Document all statistical methods and procedures used in analyses.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary research teams, including epidemiologists, biologists, and public health experts.
- Provide statistical support and consultation to research team members.
- Stay updated with the latest statistical techniques and software.
- Attend relevant workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
- Share knowledge and train other team members in statistical methods and data management practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related field of study.
- Work experience is not required but experience (1-2 years) in a research setting, preferably in biomedical or public health research is advantageous.
- Proficiency in statistical software R, SAS, SPSS, or Stata.
- Knowledge of database management systems and data visualization tools.
Required Skills and competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts to non-statistical team members.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Flexibility and willingness to contribute to various aspects of the research project.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Positions available: 01 (one)
Duty station: Addis Ababa
Salary: ETB 10,386.00 (Ten Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Six Birr)
Terms of employment: one year contract period with full time employment basis with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
Position 2: Junior Researcher_ Serology Lab Technician
General Roles and Responsibilities
- Read and understand Luminex MagPix machine manual in detail
- Follow all periodic and daily MagPix machine maintenance procedures and record all the necessary information timely.
- Include all MagPix maintenance parts in all procurement lists for the respective projects if one of their objective includes serology on MagPix machine
- If any error occurred related to the MagPix machine, discuss the issue with serology lab teams before going to fix the problem on your own.
- Take all the responsibilities during supervising students, other lab teams, or other lab units, guests etc while performing on the machine and for any related procedures.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure the cleanliness and proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and workspaces.
- Prepare weekly individual plan
- Receive, label, and store appropriately samples collected from the field.
- Make sure that samples and reagents are stored and used based on the standard of the lab and manufacturer guidelines and procedures.
- Utilize complex technical equipment extensively to achieve desired results
- Read and follow all the SOPs related to the experiment type
- Follow standardized procedures to prepare buffers, reagents and volumetric solutions to combine with samples and used in different steps of the procedure
- Maintain precise records; follow established quality assurance and quality control guidelines. Use laboratory log book in addition to electronic recordings
- Plan, prepare, process antigen bead based assay, antibody bead based assay, CSP bead based assay and genotyping on luminex MagPix machine
- Prepare required samples, buffers, and reagents in accordance with laboratory protocols and quality standards.
- Maintain updated knowledge through training on the latest testing methods and laboratory equipment
- Prepare and share SOPs for new techniques and procedures developed in our laboratory or adopted from different collaborative laboratories
- Support and guide junior laboratory staff, postgraduate students (MSc/PhD), and visiting researchers from other institutions with the approval of the Principal Investigator (PI)
- Capable of standing or staying in a fixed position for durations of 4-5 hours
Qualifications and Competences
- BSc. Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology, Biology.
- Work experience is not required but hands-on lab experience in serology lab setting is advantageous.
- Willing to work on evenings, holidays and weekends when necessary
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Fluent in English Languages (speaking, writing, reading and listening)
- Advanced skill of computer science
- Ability to work with others (colleagues, MSc and PhD students) respectfully, professionally and maintain good team spirit all the time,
Duty station: Addis Ababa AHRI Head Office
Number required: 01 (one)
Terms of employment: one year contract period with full time employment basis with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
Salary: ETB 10,386.00 (Ten Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Six Birr)
Position 3: Junior Researcher (Genomics)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform Nucleic acid purification and library preparation for sequencing
- Prepare reports of lab experiment results and present timely and regularly
- Manage and monitor appropriate storage of samples, libraries and reagents
- Keep inventory of reagents
- Prepare list of reagents for procurement based on usage
- Perform activities related with laboratory quality improvement
- Train students and other staff who would use sequencing facilities
- Take on additional assignments that may be assigned by the project PI.
Qualifications and Competences
- B.Sc. degree in Biotechnology, Biology or Medical laboratory Science/Technology
- Work experience is not required but experience in sequencing lab settings is advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Fluent in English Languages (speaking, writing, reading and listening)
- Advanced skill of computer science
- Ability to work with others/teamwork, including international collaborators
Duty station: Addis Ababa AHRI Head Office
Number required: 01 (one)
Terms of employment: one year contract period with full time employment basis with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
Salary: ETB 10,386.00 (Ten Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Six Birr)
Place of work: Addis Ababa
Deadline: January 10th 2025
How to Apply
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