SOKOINE
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
MOROGORO
JOB
OPPORTUNITY
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The Management
of Sokoine University of Agriculture wishes to invite suitable qualified individuals,
who are able to work full time in a dynamic academic environment to apply for two
(2) positions at the SACIDS Foundation for One Health under the O.R. Tambo
Africa Research Chair for Viral Epidemics of Short-cycle Animal Stocks. The
O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), combines development
and higher education objectives. It aims to honour Oliver R. Tambo, a leading
figure in the development of African unity; have a catalytic impact on the
development of research infrastructure; and contribute to knowledge production
and high-end skills in alignment with Africa Union Agenda 2063 and the Science,
Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024 (STISA 2024). The initiative
is implemented by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology, South
Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Innovation
(DSI) with core partners, the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation, Canada’s
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Science Granting Councils
Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) participating councils.
The O.R.
Tambo Africa Research Chair for Viral Epidemics of Short-cycle Animal Stocks aims to develop innovative approaches through science and technology
driven by genomics, molecular biology and analytical epidemiology in order to
improve the risk management of transboundary viral epidemics of short-cycle
animal stocks i.e. African swine fever affecting domestic pigs; peste des petits ruminants affecting
sheep and goats; Newcastle disease affecting poultry; and tilapia lake virus
disease affecting tilapine fish. The Research Chair seeks to contribute to
enhancing national disease surveillance, reporting, transparency and
accountability to all users of health data, including those affected by
epidemics at the community level. The focus at the community level is driven by
the need to understand how women, in particular, who are the most active small
scale farmers of short-cycle animal stocks in Tanzania, can better mitigate the
effects of these viral epidemics on their livestock. The chair is integrated
into the SACIDS Foundation for One Health, a regional programme founded in 2008
by universities and national research institutions in five Member States of Southern
African Development Community (SADC), hosted at the Sokoine University of
Agriculture.
1. POSTDOCTORAL
RESEARCH FELLOW IN VIROLOGY (1 POST)
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
·
Possession of PhD in Virology from a recognized
University.
·
Ability to independently conduct field work, techniques
in virology, next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics.
·
At least four publications as first author in
reputable journals indexed at PubMed relating to virology.
·
Good communicator (orally and written, in English)
with strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Conduct field work for viral epidemics of short-cycle animal
stocks.
·
Undertake genomic epidemiology and/or virus-host
interaction.
·
Provide genomics expertise to other SACIDS research
programmes working on specific disease research theme.
·
Conduct complete genome sequencing of animal viruses
using next-generation sequencing platforms.
·
Conduct metagenomic sequencing of viruses in animal
samples in order to understand genomic epidemiology, co-morbidity patterns of
the disease, and broader surveillance of outbreaks in a population.
·
Develop research proposals and reports for the O.R.
Tambo Africa Research Chair.
·
Co-supervise postgraduate students with the O.R. Tambo
Africa Research Chair.
·
Develop research manuscripts for publication in
international peer-reviewed journals indexed at PubMed.
·
Performing any other related duties as assigned by the
O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair.
·
Report to the O.R. Tambo Africa
Research Chair.
AGE: Not above 50 years at the time of application.
DURATION: Two year
contract, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.
DUTY
STATION: SACIDS Foundation for One Health at Sokoine
University of Agriculture in Morogoro, Tanzania.
The
applicant will have opportunity to interact with other relevant units at SUA
and within Tanzania, and to interact with regional SACIDS partner institutions
in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Zambia.
SALARY: As per
Treasury Registrar’s Circular No. 10 of 2015 with adjustment as offered by O.R.
Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative.
2. O.R.
TAMBO AFRICA RESEARCH CHAIR PERSONAL ASSISTANT (1 POST)
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
·
Possession of Master of Philosophy (MPhil)/Master of
Science by Research (MRes) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
University.
·
Ability to conduct techniques in virology especially
cell cultures.
·
At least one publication as co-author in reputable
journals indexed at PubMed relating to virology.
·
Good communicator (orally and written, in English)
with strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
·
Computer literate, with experience in writing reports
and use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Ensure effective and efficient functioning of the O.R.
Tambo Africa Research Chair, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment,
maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and
follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.
·
Prepare of high-quality briefing materials for the
O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair appointments, meetings, missions and
presentations.
·
Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions
taken and coordination of the collection and/or submission proposals and
reports for the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair.
·
Maintenance of the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair calendar,
contacts with offices of University management, SACIDS National, Regional and
International Partner Institutions and offices of development collaborating
agencies, arrangement of appointments and taking meeting minutes.
·
Assist the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair in
developing research manuscripts for publication in international peer-reviewed
journals indexed at PubMed.
·
Conduct field and laboratory work for the O.R. Tambo Research
Chair.
·
Performing any other related duties as assigned by the
O.R. Tambo Research Chair.
·
Report to the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair.
AGE: Not above 30 years at the time of application.
DURATION: Two
year contract, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.
DUTY
STATION: SACIDS Foundation for One Health at Sokoine
University of Agriculture in Morogoro, Tanzania.
SALARY: As per
Treasury Registrar’s Circular No. 10 of 2015 with adjustment as offered by O.R.
Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative.
NOTE:
All applications should be addressed to the Deputy
Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance), Sokoine University of
Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro within 14 days from the date
of this advertisement.
HOW TO
APPLY:
The
application letters should indicate names and addresses of two (2) Referees
with their reliable contacts, together with certified copies of academic
certificates, academic transcripts and all credentials i.e. Form IV, Form VI, University,
Birth Certificate, Curriculum Vitae and other testimonials like the
National/Citizenship Identification Card.
NOTE that for
those who studied abroad, Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) Verification must be attached to
the application.
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