💼 Career Opportunities

Join Our Research Team

Be part of Africa's first dedicated placental research centre and help transform maternal health outcomes through groundbreaking research and innovation.

Current Openings

Join our passionate team of researchers and healthcare professionals

Postdoc
Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Placental Malaria

🔬 Research 🦟 Malaria 🧬 Molecular Biology

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our placental malaria team. The successful candidate will work on understanding the molecular mechanisms of placental malaria and developing novel therapeutic approaches.

Requirements:
PhD in Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field
PhD
3 Years

PhD Student - Single Cell Atlas of African Placenta

🧬 Single Cell 📊 Bioinformatics 🌍 Africa

Join our groundbreaking project to create the first comprehensive single-cell atlas of the African placenta. This PhD opportunity combines cutting-edge single-cell technologies with computational analysis to understand placental development and disease.

Requirements:
Master's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related field
Lab Tech
Full-time

Laboratory Technician - Diagnostic Development

🩺 Diagnostics 🔬 Laboratory 💉 Point-of-Care

We are looking for an experienced laboratory technician to support our diagnostic development team. The role involves testing and validating point-of-care diagnostic devices for congenital syphilis and other maternal health conditions.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Why Join MKU CPR?

Be part of something transformative

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Global Impact

Work on research that directly impacts maternal health outcomes across Africa and globally.

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Cutting-Edge Research

Access state-of-the-art facilities and work with the latest technologies in placental research.

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Professional Growth

Continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and career development in a supportive environment.

Application Process

Simple and straightforward

1

Submit Application

Send your CV and cover letter to careers@mku-cpr.org

2

Initial Review

Our team reviews your application within 2 weeks

3

Interview

Meet with our team and discuss your research interests

4

Join Team

Welcome to Africa's premier placental research centre!

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our mission to transform maternal health outcomes across Africa through innovative research and dedicated healthcare solutions.