Assistant Research Officer – Animal Genomics & Biotechnology job at National Agricultural Research Organisation
Vacancy title:
Assistant Research Officer – Animal Genomics & Biotechnology
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Science & Engineering, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
National Agricultural Research Organisation
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 5 2026
Duty Station:
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue | Uganda | Entebbe
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background
The National Agricultural Research Organisation is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publicly funded agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is composed of the Council as its governing body, Committees of Council, a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations with semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARI’s) under its policy guidance. The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions at PARIs and NARO Secretariat.
Responsibilities
Conduct Genomic Research: Design and implement research projects on animal genomics, including genome mapping, marker-assisted selection, and identification of genes associated with desirable traits.
Molecular Analysis: Perform DNA/RNA extraction, genotyping, sequencing, and gene expression analysis.
Bioinformatics: Use bioinformatics tools to analyze genomic data, identify genetic markers, and interpret variations.
Population Genetics: Study genetic diversity and population structure of livestock species.
Data Interpretation: Analyze and interpret complex genomic datasets and prepare scientific reports and publications.
Capacity Building: Train and supervise junior researchers and technicians in genomic techniques.
Qualifications/Requirements
Tenure of Office: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Additional Notes
Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested persons with the requirements should download NARO Job Application Form 2. Attach a recent passport photo and fill it in triplicate; attach detailed curriculum vitae with copies of academic certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on 05th August 2026
Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top-left hand corner of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO website, telephones and mail addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.
The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,
P.O.Box 295
Entebbe - Uganda
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