🔬 *AIBS TECHNICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM* 🔬 *Genomics & Bioinformatics (3-Year Program)* *Location:* AIBST Hospital, Corner Tongogara & R. Tangwena, Harare *Start Date:* 1 July 2025 | *Deadline:* 30 May 2025 *About the Program:* The African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology (AIBST) offers a 3-year apprenticeship combining: • Intensive laboratory work • Structured instruction • Real-world project experience *Research Focus Areas:* • Precision Medicine • Infectious Diseases • Pharmacogenomics • Population Genetics • NGS Data Analysis *Diploma Pathway:* Year 1: Basic Diploma Year 2: Intermediate Diploma Year 3: Advanced Diploma Guaranteed 3-year employment with AIBST upon completion *Eligibility Criteria:* ✔ Bachelor's degree (2.2/3.0 GPA ONLY - 1st Class/2.1 not eligible) in: - Biotechnology • Biological Sciences • Genomics - Molecular Biology • Bioinformatics • Computer Science - Health Informatics • Biomedical Engineering - Data Science/Mathematics/Statistics ✔ Under 30 years (by 1 July 2025) ✔ Demonstrated passion for genomics research ✔ Strong analytical skills *Key Responsibilities:* • Perform molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, NGS) • Conduct bioinformatics analyses • Manage genomic datasets • Apply programming (Python/R/Bash) • Contribute to research publications *Application Package:* 1. 1-page motivational letter 2. 2-page CV 3. Certified degree certificates & transcripts 4. Reference letter *Submit To:* [email protected] [email protected] CC: [email protected] *Subject:* "Apprenticeship Application - Genomics and Bioinformatics" *Contact:* +263 77 778 5808 AIBST is committed to inclusive excellence - women and underrepresented candidates encouraged