RESEARCH ASSISTANT - MARINE

Employer: Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Uvuvi (TAFIRI)

Salary Scale: PRSS 1

Posts: 1

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

1. To assist in the field data collection, electronic data entry and analysis and in gathering of relevant literature under close supervision of Senior Researchers;
2. To prepare and submit technical report to respective supervisor;
3. To prepare and submit manuscript draft to respective supervisor for review;
4. To train and supervise Technicians;
5. To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
6. To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
7. To assist in developing fundable research proposals and consultancy; and
8. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor Degree with a minimum of an upper second class in Marine Biology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.