Senior Research Officer I

Requirements/ qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with courses in Entomology, Vector Biology, Ecology, or related field.
  
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in mosquito trapping/identification (Anopheles species preferred) and field data collection and management.
  
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) certified.
  
• Experience with developing infrastructure, semi-field systems or insectary management.
  
• Additional training in vector taxonomy, medical entomology, and bioinformatics.
  
• Basic knowledge of molecular techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR).
  
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
  

• Conduct mosquito collection using but not limited to human/cattle baited traps, light traps, pyrethrum spray catches, aspirator and swarm collections.
  
• Systematically record species composition, density, and infection status (Microsporidia MB and
  
• Plasmodium) and insecticide resistance levels in the field sites.
  
• Deploy sensors to track temperature, humidity, rainfall, and vegetation cover at field sites and systematically record data.
  
• Oversee setup of a new semi-field laboratory and insectary to support mosquito colonization.
  
• Train and supervise field assistants in ethical mosquito collection and data entry.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety and ethical protocols.
  
• Work with local communities, health facilities, and county governments.
  
• Train and supervise junior staff, students, and technicians on entomological and molecular methods
  
• Manage laboratory inventory, prepare reagents, and maintain accurate records of protocols and results.
  
• Assist with data analysis, reporting, and manuscript preparation.