Vacancy title:
Research Fellow, Grade 12 (Energy Technology)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Education, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres North East of Nairobi, along Nairobi-Thika Highway. It was started in 1981 as a Middle Level College (Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture and Technology (JKCAT)) by the Government of Kenya with the generous assistance from the Japanese Government. Plans for the establishment of JKCAT started in 1977

RESEARCH FELLOW, GRADE 12 (ENERGY TECHNOLOGY) -REF: JKU/ADM/RF/ET/26

The applicant MUST:

• Possess a Ph.D. in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physics, Energy Technology or equivalent degree from an accredited and recognized university;
• Have earned a Master’s degree in Energy Technology, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physics and any of the areas in (i) above or equivalent degree from an accredited and recognized university;
• Have earned a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Physical, Biological Sciences, Agriculture and any of the areas in (i) above or equivalent degree from an accredited and recognized university;
• Be registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable)

Applicants with the following additional qualifications will have an added advantage:

• At least three years’ experience in teaching, technical or research at university level or industry
• At least three publications in peer-referred journals

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Submit letter of application, copies of certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be from the present employment.

Indicate clearly the position and reference on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200 NAIROBI

All applications (both soft and hard copy) should be received on or before 5 th May, 2026

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