Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Misitu Tanzania (TAFORI) is seeking a Research Assistant in Microbiology.

Responsibilities or duties

• To assists in the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and in gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
• To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor
• To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
• To train and supervise other Technicians;
• To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
• To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
• To assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies; and
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Microbiology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class.

• Assists in the field data collection, computer data entry and analysis and in gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
• Prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor
• Prepare and submit a draft manuscript to respective supervisor for review;
• Train and supervise other Technicians;
• Assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
• Assist in the planning of specific research projects;
• Assist in preparing fundable research proposal and consultancies; and
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Bachelor Degree in Microbiology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class.