Research Officer – Sugar Technologist
Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Application Deadline: 3rd November 2025
Key Requirement: MSc in Agricultural Sciences + 3 years’ sugarcane research experience
About NARO
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) is mandated to coordinate, oversee and guide agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is made up of a Council as its governing Body, a Secretariat for its daily operations, and 16 Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARIS) under its policy guidance.
Job Summary
To support the planning, execution, and monitoring of sugarcane research activities, including laboratory analyses, field trials, data management, and technology dissemination.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Plant Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field plus a Master’s degree in any of the above fields.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in crop research, preferably in sugarcane or other industrial crops.
- Practical experience in field trial management, plant tissue culture, molecular diagnostics, or soil/plant analysis.
- Strong data management and statistical analysis skills.
- Familiarity with extension, technology dissemination, and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven record of publications in referred journals is an added advantage.
- Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.
Age Limit: Not more than 40 years
NB: Female applicants with the required academic qualification and experience are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
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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