Vacancy title:
Research Assistant – Fish Genetics

[Type: CONTRACTOR, 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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JOB DETAILS:

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

• Support Genetic Research: Assist senior researchers in conducting genetic studies on fish species, including population genetics, selective breeding, and molecular marker development.
• Sample Collection & Processing: Collect fish tissue samples (fin clips, blood, muscle) and extract DNA/RNA for molecular analysis.
• Laboratory Techniques: Perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, and genotyping using molecular biology techniques.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate laboratory records and databases of genetic data.
• Literature Reviews: Conduct literature reviews to support research design and interpretation of results.
• Report Writing: Assist in preparing research reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

Tenure of Office

The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.

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.

Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.

The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,
P.O.Box 295
Entebbe - Uganda

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