The University of Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Senior Research Fellow specialized in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. This role is designed for a technical leader capable of managing complex programs and applying advanced digital and AI solutions to critical public health priorities and policy needs. The successful candidate will lead multi-institutional initiatives and drive research in full-stack software engineering and high-performance computing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multi-institutional or regional technical initiatives focused on software engineering and AI/ML.
- Apply AI and machine learning techniques to real-world, large-scale datasets, particularly within health, development, or policy settings.
- Design and operationalize comprehensive data governance, privacy, and security frameworks.
- Develop system architectures and manage API designs for complex technical projects.
- Utilize Cloud and/or high-performance computing environments for computational research.
- Engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to align digital solutions with public health and policy requirements.
- Conduct research and development in full-stack software engineering using Python, R, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: A PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computational Biology, or a closely related quantitative field.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in software engineering, AI/ML, data science, or computational research, including a track record of leading complex technical programs.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in full-stack engineering (Python, R, JavaScript, modern web frameworks), system architecture, and API design.
- Domain Knowledge: Proven experience applying AI/ML to large datasets in health or policy settings and designing data governance frameworks.
- Skills: Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to lead regional technical initiatives and engage diverse stakeholders.
How to Apply
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and a resume of maximum two pages to recruitswengai@uonbi.ac.ke.
Mandatory Instructions:
- Address the application to: The Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
- Include details of your qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees with their telephone and e-mail contacts.
- State your current designation, salary, and other benefits.
- The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
- Applications and all related documents should be emailed as one file in PDF.
- Closing Date: Monday, May 11, 2026.
