Vacancy title:
Postdoctoral Fellowship - KEMRI, Kenya and Oslo, Norway

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Science & Engineering, Research, Civil & Government, Education]

Jobs at:
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 26 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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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.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship - KEMRI, Kenya and Oslo, Norway

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

PhD/Fellowship

Experience

Location

Job Field

Research

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct ethnographic, qualitative, and/or policy research aligned with project objectives.
• Participate in project meetings, seminars, and workshops at KEMRI and UiO.
• Present research findings at national, regional, and international academic and policy forums.
• Contribute to project reports, dissemination outputs (policy briefs, blog posts, podcasts), and public engagement activities.
• Work closely with the respective PIs and interdisciplinary research team.
• For PhD candidate: complete coursework and submit a doctoral thesis within three years.
• For Postdoctoral Fellow: publish 2-3 peer-reviewed scientific articles within three years.

Vacancy Requirements:

• PhD in Social Sciences or Humanities (Medical/Social Anthropology, Development Studies, or related disciplines). Mandatory
• Documented qualitative research expertise. Mandatory
• Strong academic writing and publication record. Mandatory
• Proven independent research experience in East Africa. Mandatory
• Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and Kiswahili. Mandatory
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary and international teams. Mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and preferably NVivo or other qualitative data analysis software. Mandatory
• Demonstrated interest in global health governance and international development policy. Mandatory
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publication(s) will be an added advantage. Added Advantage
• Commitment to contribute to the academic and research standards of the host institutions Mandatory

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Applications Should Include;

• Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining motivation, research interests, and relevant experience. Mandatory
• Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages), including education, positions, and publications. CVs that exceed 2 pages will not be considered. Mandatory
• Project description (max. 5 pages) including research objectives, conceptual and methodological approach, ethical considerations, expected outputs, timeline and references. The project proposal should clearly specify how the project contributes to PANFUND’s overall goal. Any use of AI chatbots must be declared. Mandatory
• Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts. Mandatory
• .Documentation of English and Kiswahili proficiency. Mandatory
• .Contact details of two academic referees familiar with the applicant’s work. Mandatory

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