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Postdoctoral Research Associate
2026-01-08T07:29:49+00:00
Kenya Medical Research-KEMRI
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Science & Engineering, Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit
KES
 
MONTH
2026-01-27T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting manuscript writing, editing, and submission for peer-reviewed journals.
  • Assisting with grant proposal development, including drafting concept notes, budgets, and justifications.
  • Conducting literature reviews, citation management, and synthesis of evidence.
  • Coordinating and maintaining research and regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
  • Managing study-related databases and assisting with data cleaning and analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative).
  • Supporting the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and dissemination materials for funders and collaborators.
  • Providing mentorship and technical assistance to graduate students and junior researchers involved in Kar Geno projects.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Behavioral Sciences, or related field. Mandatory
  • Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and grant development. Mandatory
  • Familiarity with ethical and regulatory frameworks governing research in Kenya (e.g., NACOSTI, KEMRI SERU). Mandatory
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Mandatory
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, reference management (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero), and data analysis software (e.g., STATA, NVivo, R) is an added advantage. Added Advantage
  • Supporting manuscript writing, editing, and submission for peer-reviewed journals.
  • Assisting with grant proposal development, including drafting concept notes, budgets, and justifications.
  • Conducting literature reviews, citation management, and synthesis of evidence.
  • Coordinating and maintaining research and regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
  • Managing study-related databases and assisting with data cleaning and analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative).
  • Supporting the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and dissemination materials for funders and collaborators.
  • Providing mentorship and technical assistance to graduate students and junior researchers involved in Kar Geno projects.
  • Scientific writing
  • Qualitative/quantitative analysis
  • Grant development
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Reference management (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero)
  • Data analysis software (e.g., STATA, NVivo, R)
  • PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and grant development.
  • Familiarity with ethical and regulatory frameworks governing research in Kenya (e.g., NACOSTI, KEMRI SERU).
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, reference management (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero), and data analysis software (e.g., STATA, NVivo, R) is an added advantage.
postgraduate degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Science & Engineering, Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Kenya Medical Research-KEMRI

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 27 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting manuscript writing, editing, and submission for peer-reviewed journals.
  • Assisting with grant proposal development, including drafting concept notes, budgets, and justifications.
  • Conducting literature reviews, citation management, and synthesis of evidence.
  • Coordinating and maintaining research and regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
  • Managing study-related databases and assisting with data cleaning and analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative).
  • Supporting the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and dissemination materials for funders and collaborators.
  • Providing mentorship and technical assistance to graduate students and junior researchers involved in Kar Geno projects.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Behavioral Sciences, or related field. Mandatory
  • Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and grant development. Mandatory
  • Familiarity with ethical and regulatory frameworks governing research in Kenya (e.g., NACOSTI, KEMRI SERU). Mandatory
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Mandatory
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, reference management (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero), and data analysis software (e.g., STATA, NVivo, R) is an added advantage. Added Advantage

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Application Link: https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00898?

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, January 27 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 08-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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