Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction
The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture in the implementation of the program to engage young people in agriculture called Jenga Kesho Ilyo bora (Building a Better tomorrow- BBT). BBT is implemented through various strategies and projects in the value chain of crops and some of its goals are to increase employment for 20,000 youth and women through skills development activities (internship), to establish 12,000 economic activities at the village level as well as the cultivation of large farms (Block farms) by 2030.

As part of the strategy to strengthen extension services in this country, the Ministry of Agriculture has also planned to implement a special program for extension services through young graduates (BBT Agricultural Extension Entrepreneurship Scheme- BBT AEES). Through BBT-AEES two thousand positions (2000) need to be filled by graduates of agricultural fields to provide extension services in the cotton crop in the order of temporary employment as follows: -

1.0. POSITION: - RESEARCH TRAINEE (JUNIOR BEHAVIORAL RESEARCHER) - 1 POST MOROGORO

POSITION SUMMARY
As part of APOPO’s Innovation Team, the Junior Behavioral Researcher will be primarily responsible for supporting ongoing research activities with African giant pouched rats (cricetomys ansorgei) through assisting with the design, execution, and analysis of behavioral research studies, including research session planning, laboratory preparation of odor samples, data collection and analysis; and documenting results in manuscript format; as well as rat training, handling, and feeding.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor Degree in Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Animal Science, or equivalent qualifications from recognized university with a minimum G.P.A of 3.5.
• General computer skills: typing, email, software and computer management.
• Keen attention to detail and prompt, proactive communication.
• Competent database and spreadsheet skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Prior research experience.
• Prior experience in conducting statistical analyses using relevant software.
• Fluent English and Swahili proficiency (spoken and written).
• Punctual, reliable, flexible, and proven ability to work both independently and as part of the team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to be resourceful, proactive, and seek assistance as needed.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills with ability to oversee multiple tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support ongoing research by participating in team meetings, assisting with data collection and analysis, preparing odor sample, etc.
• Assist with planning, execution, and analysis of behavioral experiments with rats.
• Collect and analyze relevant quantitative and qualitative data in a timely manner, including computing appropriate statistical analyses.
• Feed, handle, and conduct experiment and exercise routines with rats.
• Manage research material inventory.
• Draft research manuscripts detailing experiment methods, results, and conclusions.
• Critically evaluate controlled experiment designs and help form and test new hypotheses.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by a superior.

AGE: Not above 45 years old

SALARY: As per Treasury Registrar’s Circular No. 6 of 2022 which is applicable at the moment.

TERMS OF CONTRACT: Contract will be for 1 year (including a 6-month probationary period) and is renewable depending on the performance and funding.

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants are invited from qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant positions at The SUA-APOPO RODENT RESEARCH PROJECT. The application letters should indicate names and addresses of THREE REFEREES, together with CERTIFIED COPIES OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES. Furthermore, the Applicant must submit a copy of a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, a signed and updated CV with a NIDA NUMBER and other Testimonials. All applications should be addressed to the DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION), P.O. BOX 3000, CHUO KIKUU, MOROGORO to reach him not later than two weeks from the date of this Advertisement.

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