Addis Ababa University Senior Technical Assistant Job Vacancy 2026 – Biomedical Engineering
Addis Ababa University (AAU)Addis Ababa University is recruiting 2 Senior Technical Assistants for the College of Technology and Built Environment. The position is based in Addis Ababa and requires a BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Medical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Vacancy Overview
- Organization: Addis Ababa University (AAU)
- Institution: College of Technology and Built Environment
- Job Title: Senior Technical Assistant
- Number of Positions: 2
- Job Category: Technical / Biomedical Engineering
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Experience: 0 years
- Salary: According to the government academic staff salary scale
- Application Period: August 31–September 10, 2026
Job Description
The Senior Technical Assistant position involves supporting laboratory and technical activities involving biomedical instrumentation, electronics, measurement systems, laboratory equipment, sensors, data-acquisition systems, and biomedical devices.
Responsibilities and Technical Requirements
The position requires the ability to:
- Work with laboratory instruments, electronic components, sensors, data-acquisition systems, and biomedical devices.
- Apply practical knowledge of biomedical instrumentation, electronics, measurement systems, and laboratory equipment.
- Support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair.
- Use computers and relevant engineering software.
- Work with laboratory data-analysis tools.
Qualification and Requirements
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have a:
- BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering
- BSc degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- BSc degree in Medical Engineering
- Or a degree in a closely related field
The degree must be from a recognized institution.
Experience
- Experience Required: 0 years
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Candidates should have:
- Ability to work with laboratory instruments and electronic components
- Knowledge of sensors and data-acquisition systems
- Familiarity with biomedical devices
- Practical knowledge of biomedical instrumentation and measurement systems
- Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair
- Good computer skills
- Familiarity with relevant engineering software and laboratory data-analysis tools
Other Information
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary and Employment
- Salary: According to the government academic staff salary scale
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Number of Positions: 2
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the position at the Human Resource Management Office of the College of Technology and Built Environment, formerly the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology.
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Original and copies of degree certificates
- Original and copies of academic transcripts
- Motivation letter
- At least one recommendation letter
Application Location
Human Resource Management Office
College of Technology and Built Environment
Formerly Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Period
Applications should be submitted from August 31 through September 10, 2026, from Monday to Friday during working hours:
- Morning: 2:30–6:00 local Ethiopian time
- Afternoon: 7:30–11:00 local Ethiopian time
The announcement states that applications are accepted within 10 working days starting the day after publication in The Reporter newspaper.
Application Method
In-person application only.
Applications must be submitted directly to the Human Resource Management Office.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Important Information
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are prepared and submitted directly to the designated Human Resource Management Office within the stated application period.
Application Deadline: September 10, 2026
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