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Job Summary

Job Title:
Senior Research Officer – Bioinformatics
Employer:
National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Research jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 3 November 2025

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About the Organisation

Senior Research Officer – Bioinformatics job at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) | Apply Now

Entebbe, Uganda

The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is Uganda’s premier public institution mandated to coordinate, generate, and disseminate agricultural research that supports sustainable development, food security, and improved livelihoods. Established under the National Agricultural Research Act of 2005, NARO has evolved into a renowned center of scientific excellence, recognized regionally and internationally for its groundbreaking research and innovations in crop and livestock production, fisheries, forestry, and natural resource management.

With a vibrant and knowledge-driven work culture that promotes scientific integrity, collaboration, and professional growth, NARO offers diverse career opportunities and flexible work arrangements aimed at attracting and retaining top-tier researchers and support staff. The organization’s business model is rooted in a decentralized research system, leveraging a network of specialized research institutes across Uganda to generate context-specific solutions and technologies tailored to farmers’ needs.

NARO upholds core values of excellence, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and client orientation, and integrates these into all its programs and partnerships. Its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is evident in community-based outreach, capacity-building initiatives, youth involvement in agriculture, and environmental conservation efforts. With a wide reach and influence in both national policy and grassroots transformation, NARO remains instrumental in driving agricultural advancement in Uganda and beyond. For more information, visit www.naro.go.ug.

Are you looking for Research jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Research Officer – Bioinformatics job at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

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3 Nov 2025

Job Title

Senior Research Officer – Bioinformatics job at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Job Description

Job Title:   Senior Research Officer – Bioinformatics

Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Job Summary: 

To provide expertise in the design, development, and application of computational methods for analyzing and interpreting complex biological data generated from agricultural and animal health research.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Interested persons should download NARO 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 3rd November 2025

The Director General,

National Agricultural Research Organization,

Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,

P.O. Box 295

Entebbe – Uganda

Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for in the top-left-hand corner of the envelope.

Deadline: 3rd November 2025

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via the NARO website, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.

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  • Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science (with focus on biological applications), or related field.

  • A PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related discipline.

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in bioinformatics, preferably in agricultural, livestock, or health-related research. 

  • Proven experience with NGS data analysis, genome assembly/annotation or transcriptomic analysis

  • Experience with database management and scripting in Python, R, or Perl.

  • Familiarity with machine learning applications in biology is an added advantage.

  • Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

NB: Female applicants with the required academic qualification and experience are encouraged to apply


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