The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae).

AHRI reorganized by the decree of the Council of Minister’s Regulation No. 376/2016 as biomedical research, clinical trial and research capacity building under the Federal Ministry of Health. AHRI, over its 50 years in service, is well known for its hub function for skill and technology transfer and partnership embracing research agendas with direct impact in the development and transformation of population in Ethiopia and beyond.

Position 1: Junior Researcher (GIS & Remote Sensing)

Job Requirements

BSc/BA in GIS and Remote sensing, Geomatics, Chartography, or a related field with no experience: Minimum CGPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for female applicants

Employment Details

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Salary: As per AHRI’s contract employ salary scale

Terms of employment: One-year contract period on a full-time employment basis with possibility of extension

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, AHRI

Position 2: Junior Researcher (AI/ML Engineer)

Qualifications and Proficiency:

BSc/MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a recognized university with zero (0) years of work experience; Minimum CGPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for female applicants
Programming & AI Basics: Demonstrable foundational knowledge in relevant programming languages (such as Python or R) and familiarity with common data science/ML frameworks (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow).
Operating System: Willingness to learn and basic ability to navigate and work in a Linux/Unix command-line environment (training will be provided for advanced HPC/Linux workflows).
Interest: A strong, proven motivation to pursue a career in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and biomedical data research.

Salary: As per the scale of the institution

Terms of employment: One-year contract period on a full-time employment basis with possibility of extension

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 3: Assistant Researcher I – Statistics and Data Science

Required Education and Qualifications

BSc in Statistics, Data Science with strong quantitative training, or another closely related field. At least two years of relevant work experience in statistical analysis, data science, health research, surveillance, research data management and a comparable quantitative role.
Minimum CGPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for female applicants.

Terms of employment: One-year contract period on a full-time employment basis with possibility of extension

Salary: ETB: As per the institution scale

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 4: Researcher II (Laboratory Manager)

Educational Qualifications

Required: PhD. with Medical Biochemistry, in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related field with at least 2 years of experience.
Publication points =>6
Applicants must attach their publication link along with their CV

Terms of employment: One-year contract period on a full-time employment basis with possibility of extension

Salary: ETB: As per the institution scale

Duty station: Addis Ababa

Position 5: Assistant Researchers I (Study Nurses)

Required Qualification

BSc degree in Nursing with active license.
Minimum CGPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for female applicants.
2 years of clinical experience
Clinical research or trial experience is preferred
Experience in neonatal/pediatric care is preferred.
Skills in anthropometric measurements and biological sample collection.
Good interpersonal and counselling skills.
Ability to conduct field/home visits in community settings.

Number of positions: 17

Salary: 35,148.00 ETB
House Allowance: 6,500.00 ETB

Duty location: Armauer Hansen Research Institute, to be assigned to different study sites across Addis Ababa.

Position 6: Assistant Researcher I (Study Laboratory Technologist)

Education and Experience:

BSc Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Minimum CGPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for female applicants.
2 years of laboratorywork experience.
Health research or clinical experience is preferred.

Specialized Skills:

Experience with aerobic bacterial culture using conventional and automated methods is a plus.
Competence in culture media preparation, maintenance, and purification of bacterial stocks is a plus
Familiarity with cell culture techniques and basic immunological and molecular assays (PCR, qPCR), a plus.
Skill in identifying and characterizing bacterial species.
Knowledge of biosafety, aseptic technique, and quality assurance procedures.

Salary: 35,148.00 ETB
House Allowance: 6,500.00 ETB

Duty location: Armauer Hansen Research Institute, to be assigned to different study sites across Addis Ababa.

Position 7: Junior Researcher (Study Pharmacists)

Required Qualification

B.Pharm degree with an active license to practice.
Minimum CGPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for female applicants.
0 years of experience.
In-depth knowledge of GCP, pharmacy laws, and ethical guidelines related to clinical trials is preferable.
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills for accurate record-keeping.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Salary: 27,464.00 ETB

House allowance: 5,000.00 ETB

Duty location: Armauer Hansen Research Institute, to be assigned to different study sites across Addis Ababa.

Deadline: August 31, 2026

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