Vacancy Announcement: Research Scientist Intern (3 Positions)

Organization

Ifakara Health Institute

Duty Station

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Project

Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) – African Regional Node

Job Summary

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is seeking qualified Research Scientist Interns to support the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) African regional node. This role supports the growing demand for country-specific and subnational malaria risk mapping analyses, strengthens technical support to National Malaria Programs (NMPs), and contributes to leadership, research & development (R&D), and advanced modelling and analytical capacity building for endemic-country researchers and institutions across Africa.

The internship offers hands-on experience in advanced research, modelling, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement within a high-impact public health research environment.

Key Responsibilities

Research, Analysis & Dissemination

Strengthen research dissemination and analytical capacities while responding to technical queries from National Malaria Programs (NMPs) and other malaria stakeholders in endemic African countries.
Enhance advanced analytical and programming skills through applied research activities.
Conduct data gathering, extraction, management, and visualization.
Support development of dashboards, analytical tools, and modelling outputs.
Design and implement small, time-bound research projects that contribute to the objectives and scope of MAP initiatives.

Collaboration, Compliance & Safety

Participate in scientific conferences, technical meetings, and project forums.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and partners.
Comply with IHI institutional policies, procedures, and core values.
Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and avoid actions that may endanger others.
Identify workplace hazards, apply appropriate controls, and report all injuries, illnesses, or near-miss incidents promptly.

Desired Skills

Strong ability to examine, analyze, and process data using tools such as R, Python, and QGIS.
Experience or interest in dashboard development, machine learning tools, and a strong willingness to expand technical expertise.
High attention to detail, strong self-review discipline, and effective time management skills.
Commitment to ethical research conduct and adherence to IHI core values.

Essential Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other relevant quantitative disciplines.
Knowledge of public health, disease epidemiology, vector-borne diseases, and ecological systems is an added advantage.

Preferred Language Skills

Multilingual proficiency is an advantage:
- English
- Swahili
- French
- Portuguese

Application Timeline

Job Opening Date: 18 February 2026
Job Closing Date: 28 February 2026

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