INTERN – BIOSTATISTICIAN (1 Position)

Ifakara Health Institute (MSMT2 Project)

JOB SUMMARY

Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a Biostatistician Intern to join the MSMT2 Project team. The intern will receive hands-on training and gain practical experience in statistical and analytical work. This internship provides opportunities to contribute to data-driven research projects, including data management, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings across different areas of research related to malaria molecular surveillance in Tanzania.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Biostatistician Intern will:

• Receive hands-on training on data generated by the MSMT2 project to support malaria molecular surveillance
• Assist in analysis of biomedical data focusing on malaria
• Develop statistical computing skills in programming languages such as R, STATA, Python, or SAS
• Participate in the MSMT2 mentorship program and explore higher studies or career paths in Biostatistics
• Preprocess and clean raw data prior to statistical analysis
• Apply statistical models such as linear regression, logistic regression, and survival analysis to research questions
• Assist in generating statistical reports and presentations for project members, collaborators, and partners
• Attend and contribute to research meetings, discussions, and journal clubs organized by the MSMT2 project
• Participate in training courses on manuscript preparation for scientific publications
• Support data management activities, including cleaning, processing, analyzing, and updating the project database
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Principal Investigator or other supervisors

DESIRED SKILLS

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Effective decision-making and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics, Biostatistics, or Data Science, completed within the past 24 months
• Minimum GPA of 3.8 with exceptional potential for scientific leadership

EXPERIENCE (ADVANTAGEOUS)

• Experience in genomics, molecular biology techniques, or mathematical/statistical modeling
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field
• Experience with data visualization tools, preferably R

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Job Opening Date: 15th January 2026
• Application Closing Date: 28th January 2026

How to Apply:

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