Research Assistant – Fish Biotechnology
2026-07-24T05:25:11+00:00
National Agricultural Research Organisation
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Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue
Uganda
Entebbe
00256
Uganda
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Science & Engineering, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products
2026-08-05T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
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 or duties
- Support Biotechnology Research: Assist in research projects involving fish biotechnology, including genetic modification, gene expression studies, and cell culture.
- Molecular Biology Techniques: Perform DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, gene amplification, and gene expression analysis (qPCR, RT-PCR).
- Cell Culture: Maintain fish cell lines and primary cell cultures for experimental studies.
- Data Analysis: Analyze molecular data using bioinformatics tools and statistical software.
- Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain laboratory equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Documentation: Record experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Experience needed
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Tenure of Office: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.
- Assist in research projects involving fish biotechnology, including genetic modification, gene expression studies, and cell culture.
- Perform DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, gene amplification, and gene expression analysis (qPCR, RT-PCR).
- Maintain fish cell lines and primary cell cultures for experimental studies.
- Analyze molecular data using bioinformatics tools and statistical software.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Record experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately.
- Genetic modification
- Gene expression studies
- Cell culture
- DNA/RNA extraction
- Cloning
- Gene amplification
- qPCR
- RT-PCR
- Bioinformatics tools
- Statistical software
- Laboratory maintenance
- Reagent preparation
- Documentation
- Suitably qualified Ugandans
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Vacancy title:
Research Assistant – Fish Biotechnology
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
JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
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 or duties
- Support Biotechnology Research: Assist in research projects involving fish biotechnology, including genetic modification, gene expression studies, and cell culture.
- Molecular Biology Techniques: Perform DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, gene amplification, and gene expression analysis (qPCR, RT-PCR).
- Cell Culture: Maintain fish cell lines and primary cell cultures for experimental studies.
- Data Analysis: Analyze molecular data using bioinformatics tools and statistical software.
- Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain laboratory equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Documentation: Record experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Experience needed
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Tenure of Office: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.
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