Employment Opportunity: Research fellow trainee (plant genetics and biotechnology)

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) was established on the 1^st July, 1984 by the Act of Parliament No.6 of the same year, which was repealed by the Universities Act No.7 of 2005 from which the SUA Charter was granted in 2007. The vision of the University is to be a leading University in the provision of quality knowledge,skills and innovations in agriculture and allied sciences. The Management of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) invites suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill a position of Research fellow trainee (plant genetics and biotechnology) described below:- 

Specific qualifications: Holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree in either Botany, Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology or Forestry with a minimum GPA of 3.8 from a recognized University.

General        description for      the     positions     of research fellow trainee

Required Qualifications: A candidate in possession of a Bachelor / BSc Degree qualification with a Minimum GPA of 3.8 or an average of B+ for unclassified Degrees such as that of Veterinary and Medical graduates and assessed to be potentially good academically. In addition, one must have scored a minimum of B+ in the relevant subjects or its equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. This is a training post; the staff is required to undergo a Master’s Degree training programme;
2. Undergo an induction course in pedagogic skills for those who had none before;
3. Understudy senior members, including attending lectures and seminars, tutorials and practical training;
4. Conduct tutorials, seminars and practical;
5. Assist in research, consultancy and outreach activities; and
6. Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the relevant authorities.

Age: Not above 35 years of age

Remuneration: As per Treasury Registrar’s Circular No. 7 of 2015, which is applicable at the moment.

General conditions

1. Applicants must attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
2. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;

• Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:
  • Postgraduate/Degree Certificates and relevant Transcripts
  • Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
  • Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);

• Birth certificate;
• Other relevant testimonials
• Attaching other documents such as partial transcripts is strictly not acceptable.

1. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-
   • Form IV and form VI results slips;
   • Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
2. An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
3. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route the application letter through his respective employer;

• An applicant who is terminated from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
• An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

1. Certificates from Foreign Examination Bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level, Secondary education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA);
2. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;

• A signed application letter should be written in English and Addressed to the Secretary, President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at the University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
• Deadline for application is 21^st June, 2023. xiv. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on the date of interview and;

1. Presentation of dubious certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address;http://portal.ajira.go.tz and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’).