Research Scientist jobs

IBM Research Africa is looking for a Ph.D-level intern to join their teams which are exploring foundational models in the field of climate & sustainability and investigating foundational models & anomalous pattern detection techniques. Foundational models are flexible, re-useable models that can be applied to many downstream tasks. These models are set to replace the task-specific models that hav...

Join us for a unique 12-week paid internship at the IBM Research Africa lab in Nairobi, that offers personal and professional development including mentorship from leading technology researchers. This program will give you an opportunity to work on meaningful technology solutions, develop scalable software systems, interact and collaborate with top research scientists in AI, health informatics, s...

OverviewUnder the supervision of the head of Spatial Data Science and Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL), the International Scientist Restoration of Rangeland Health and Earth Observation will work as part of the Restore4More project, leading research on restoration rangeland health in the nexus of biodiversity, water, and climate. The primary geographical focus will be East Africa, but with contribu...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview Under the supervision of the head of Spatial Data Science and Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL), the International Scientist Restoration of Rangeland Hea...

IBM Research Africa is looking for a Ph.D-level intern to join their teams which are exploring foundational models in the field of climate & sustainability and investigating foundational models & anomalous pattern detection techniques. Foundational models are flexible, re-useable models that can be applied to many downstream tasks. These models are set to replace the task-specific models that hav...

Key ResponsibilitiesThe position holder is expected to apply remote sensing and GIS technology to rangeland ecology and livestock systems. He/she will work with the team of multi-disciplinary scientist to integrate geospatial skills into livestock systems using research, stakeholder, and community engagements.Research for DevelopmentContribute to the development, testing and validation of innovat...

The position:This position will be based at the Mazingira Centre, a leading research facility renowned for its work in environmental research in livestock systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (visit or for more information). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and contribute significantly to sustainable livestock research in Sub-Saharan Africa....

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. The position: This position will be based at the Mazingira Centre, a leading research facility renowned for ...

Study of Enteric Methane Emissions and Nutrient Flows:Conduct comprehensive studies on enteric methane emissions in ruminant systems through controlled animal experiments.Design and Analysis of Animal Experiments:Design, implement, and analyze animal experiments aimed at understanding enteric emissions in ruminant systems in Africa.Research Dissemination:Write and publish scientific papers in rep...

OverviewThe purpose of this job is to coordinate and carry out transdisciplinary research on socio-ecological systems and stakeholder engagement in the context of the Agroecology TPP.Summary of responsibilitiesDesign and conduct research on social and ecological science dimensions of agroecology:This entails research design, data collection, analysis, and presentation of research outputs for publ...

JOB PURPOSEAmref Health Africa is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist/Analyst to join the Health System Strengthening Directorate. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leveraging data to enhance decision-making, drive programmatic impact, and contribute to the overall goal of improving health outcomes in Africa by making sense of existing data, developing a system of data coll...

Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million JOB PURPOSE Amref Health Africa is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist/Analyst to join the Health System Strengthening Directorate. The successful candidate will...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview The purpose of this job is to coordinate and carry out transdisciplinary research on socio-ecological systems and stakeholder engagement in the contex...

About this role:We are seeking a full-time team member to join the Shamiri Institute as Head of Research and Innovation (i.e., the Director of the Shamiri Lab). This individual will lead our Research & Innovations Team, whose mission is to foster research excellence both in-house and through collaboration. This role is central to our mission and presents an exceptional opportunity for an applied ...

Our mission is to provide youths, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and beyond, with evidence-based tools to improve their life outcomes. We believe in a world where youth, anywhere, can actualize their life outcomes About this role: We are seeking a full-time team member to join the Shamiri Institute as Head of Research and Innovation (i.e., the Director of the Shamiri Lab). This individual will lead ...

Job DescriptionTo lead a team of Research & Development scientists responsible for delivering solutions to improve production and processing technologies and to manage a research portfolio which delivers improvements aligned with the Crop Technology business objective.Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for the Center of Expertise (CoE) Production Research Program for a range of crops which conducts ...

Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company. We help millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food, while taking care of the planet. Summary To lead a team of Research & Development scientists responsible for delivering solutions to improve production and processing technologies and to manage a research portfolio which delivers improvements aligned with the Crop Tec...

Purpose of consultancyThe purpose of the Roster of Experts (ROE) is to provide trusted technical, scientific, regulatory, leadership, and management support to the AVAREF Secretariat, which will, in turn, support the development of comprehensive regulations for clinical trials, procedures for review of Clinical Trials Applications and dossiers for registration of vaccines, bio-therapeutics, pharm...

Overall Purpose of the JobTo provide project management support to the head of TTU, scientists, staff, consultants, students, andinterns for efficient and timely implementation of the TTU project activities.Specific DutiesSupport the TTU team in the follow-up of action points of various projects and the reporting as per the donor requirements.Coordinates the planning and organising of internal an...

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Purpose of consultancy The purpose of the Roster of Experts (ROE) is to provide trusted technical, scientific, regulatory, leadership, and management support to the AVAREF Secretariat, which will, ...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges Overall Purpose of the Job To provide project management support to the head of TTU, scientists, staff, consultants, students, andinterns for efficient and timely implementation of the TTU project activities. Specific Duties Support the TTU team in the follow-up of a...

Job Summary:The primary responsibility of the position is to perform serological laboratory analysis of dried blood sample (DBS) specimens as per he standard operating procedures. Prior to the laboratory analysis, an inventory of the DBS specimens to be analysed will be created.Duties and Responsibilities:Work closely with the WASH-B Serology project PI and laboratory supervisor to perform labora...

Job Summary:The successful candidate will work with the Principal Investigator to conduct the social science research, which is aimed at understanding the factors that could affect successful implementation of house modification study. Social science methods will include Focused Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, KAP surveys, free-listing, rating, ranking and night time member observati...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the position is to perform serological...