Adama Science and Technology University Job Vacancy 2025
Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)
Address: Kebele 14, Adama, Ethiopia
Phone: +251-221-110400 | Fax: +251-221-100038
Email: info@astu.edu.et | P.O. Box: 1888, Adama, Ethiopia
Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (IPS)
- Position Code: IPS_01
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Molecular Biology
- Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of teaching, research, or professional experience. At least 2 publications in reputable journals.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: IPS_02
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Applied Microbiology
- Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of teaching, research, or professional experience. Experience in Microbial biotechnology is advantageous. At least 2 publications in reputable journals.
- Required: 1




- Position Code: IPS_03
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Natural Product Chemistry
- Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of teaching, research, or professional experience. Experience in in-silico analysis is an advantage. At least 2 publications in reputable journals.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: IPS_04
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Pharmaceutics
- Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of teaching, research, or professional experience. At least 2 publications in reputable journals.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: IPS_05
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Bioinformatics
- Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of teaching, research, or professional experience. At least 2 publications in reputable journals.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: IPS_06
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/ Senior Academic & Research Assistant/ Academic & Research Assistant
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) in Laboratory Sciences. Specialization in Lab Technologist/ Microbiology.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: IPS_07 & IPS_08
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/ Senior Academic & Research Assistant/ Academic & Research Assistant
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) in Applied Chemistry. Specialization in Applied Chemistry/ Natural Product.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1 for each code
- Position Code: IPS_09
- Position: Lecturer/ Researcher and above
- Qualification: MSc in Pharmaceutics, with a BSc in Pharmacy.
- Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of teaching, research, or professional experience.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: IPS_10
- Position: Lecturer/ Researcher and above
- Qualification: MSc in Biotechnology/ Microbiology, with a BSc in Biology.
- Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of teaching, research, or professional experience.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: IPS_11
- Position: Lecturer/ Researcher and above
- Qualification: MSc in Computer Sciences specialized in Artificial Intelligence, with a BSc in Computer Science.
- Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of teaching, research, or professional experience.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: IPS_12
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/ Senior Academic & Research Assistant/ Academic & Research Assistant
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) in Veterinary Sciences.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
Advanced Material Science and Engineering Center of Excellence (CAMSE)
- Position Code: CAMSE_01
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Metallurgical Engineering
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 5 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_02
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Electronics/ Semiconductors
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 5 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_03
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Computational Materials Science
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. Experience in computational science (Simulation) is advantageous. At least 5 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_04
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Polymer Engineering
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 5 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_05
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Nanotechnology
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 5 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_06
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: PhD in Machine Learning and Big Data, with a specialization in Materials Informatics / AI for Materials.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 5 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_07
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above
- Qualification: MSc in Textile Engineering/ Polymer Engineering, with a BSc in Textile Engineering/ Textile technology.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_08
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above
- Qualification: MSc in Materials Engineering/ Computational Science/ related fields.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. Skill in computational science (Simulation) is advantageous. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_09
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Computational Science and Materials Lab)
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) with a specialization in Computational Science. Educational background in MSc in Computational Science or related fields.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Skill in computational science (Simulation) is mandatory.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_10
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Advanced Materials Characterization and Measurement Lab)
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) in Materials Science and Engineering. Educational background in MSc in Materials Engineering.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Experience using advanced instruments (TEM, SEM, XRD, TGA, etc.) is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_11
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Technology Lab)
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) in Metallurgical Engineering. Educational background in MSc in Materials Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Experience in metal technology is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_12
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Ceramics Technology Lab)
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) in Materials Science and Engineering. Educational background in MSc in Materials Engineering or related fields.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Experience in ceramics technology is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_13
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Polymer Technology Lab)
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) in Materials Science and Engineering. Educational background in MSc in Polymer Engineering/Materials Engineering.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Research experience in polymers technology is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAMSE_14
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Lab Technologist)
- Qualification: BSc (preferably MSc) as a Lab Technologist. Educational background in BSc in Materials Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/ Applied Chemistry.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
Transport and Vehicle Engineering Center of Excellence (CTVE)
- Position Code: CTVE_01
- Position: Assistant Professor and above (Vehicle Dynamics Analysis Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering, with a specialization in Vehicle Dynamics.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of experience in vehicle dynamics and control systems; CAD/EV. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_02
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Vehicle Dynamics Analysis Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering, with a specialization in System Modeling.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Lab or system modeling experience is advantageous.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CTVE_03
- Position: Assistant Professor and above (Dynamometers Test Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering, with a specialization in Powertrain Calibration.
- Requirements: 2 years or more experience in dynamometer testing or thermodynamics research. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_04
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Dynamometers Test Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Mechanical/ Automotive/System/ Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Engine/EV Testing.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Lab experience in testing is advantageous.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CTVE_05
- Position: Assistant Professor and above (Vehicle Electrical and Electronics Systems Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Automotive/ Electrical/ Mechatronics Engineering, with a specialization in EV Electronics.
- Requirements: 2 years or more experience in EV, BMS, MRS, sensors, or embedded control. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_06
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Vehicle Electrical and Electronics Systems Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Automotive/ Mechanical/System/ Electromechanical Engineering, with a specialization in Embedded/ Mechatronics Electronics.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Lab (internship) experience in electronics or embedded systems is advantageous.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CTVE_07
- Position: Assistant Professor and above (Vehicle Design and Simulation Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Automotive/ Mechanical/Electrical/ Simulation Engineering, with a specialization in Vehicle Design & Simulation.
- Requirements: 2 years or more experience with ADAS, CAE, & vehicle simulation tools. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_08
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Vehicle Design and Simulation Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Automotive/ Mechanical/System/ Electrical/Simulation Engineering, with a specialization in Simulation Tools.
- Requirements: 0 years and above experience with simulation tools (FEA, CAD).
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CTVE_09
- Position: Assistant Professor and above (Transportation and Future Mobility Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Transportation/ Automotive/Electrical/ Mobility Engineering, with a specialization in Future Mobility & ITS.
- Requirements: 2 years or more experience in ITS/EV. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_10
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Transportation and Future Mobility Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Transportation/ Automotive/Electrical/ Mobility Engineering, with a specialization in Traffic/Mobility Systems.
- Requirements: 0 years and above with mobility/ transportation project exposure.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CTVE_11
- Position: Assistant Professor and above (Vehicle Chassis and Body Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering, with a specialization in Chassis/Body Engineering.
- Requirements: 2 years or more experience in R&D, FEA, lightweight materials. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_12
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Vehicle Chassis and Body Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Automotive/ Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in Structural Fabrication.
- Requirements: 0 years and above experience in fabrication or structural design.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CTVE_13
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Automotive Electronics Systems Lab)
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Automotive Engineering/ Electrical Electromechanical Engineering, with a specialization in Lab Instrumentation.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_14
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Vehicle Dynamics Analysis Lab)
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Mechanical/ Automotive/Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Vehicle Systems.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_15
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Dynamometers Test Lab)
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Mechanical/ Automotive/Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Testing Lab Support.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_16
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Vehicle Design and Simulation Lab)
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Automotive/ Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Prototype Testing.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_17
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Transportation and Future Mobility Lab)
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Automotive Transportation/ Mechanical/Electrical/ Mobility Engineering, with a specialization in Transport Planning.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CTVE_18
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/… (Vehicle Chassis and Body Lab)
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering, with a specialization in Body Testing Support.
- Requirements: 0 years and above.
- Required: 1
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineering Center of Excellence (CAME)
- Position Code: CAME_01
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Advanced Material Processing Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Manufacturing Engineering, with a BSc in Manufacturing Engineering/ Metal Technology.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Experience in metal casting, composite and polymer processing is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_02
- Position: Assistant Professor (Advanced Material Processing Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Manufacturing Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Experience in metal casting, composite and polymer processing is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_03
- Position: Associate Professor (Advanced Material Processing Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Manufacturing Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 8 years of teaching/research experience. Experience in metal casting, composite and polymer processing is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_04
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Precision and Surface Engineering Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Manufacturing Engineering, with a BSc in Manufacturing Engineering/ Metal Technology/ Production Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Experience/proficiency in CAD/CAM software is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_05
- Position: Assistant Professor (Precision and Surface Engineering Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, with a specialization in Precision and Surface Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 5 years of teaching/research experience. Experience/proficiency in CAD/CAM software is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_06
- Position: Associate Professor (Precision and Surface Engineering Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, with a specialization in Precision and Surface Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 8 years of teaching/research experience. Experience/proficiency in CAD/CAM software is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_07
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Advanced Structural Testing Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Manufacturing Engineering, with a BSc in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering/ Metal Technology.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Experience in FEA Software (Ansys, Mechanical, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation) is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_08
- Position: Assistant Professor (Advanced Structural Testing Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Experience in FEA Software (Ansys, Mechanical, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation) is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_09
- Position: Associate Professor (Advanced Structural Testing Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 8 years of teaching/research experience. Experience in FEA Software (Ansys, Mechanical, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation) is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_10
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Smart Prototyping Lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Manufacturing Engineering, with a BSc in Manufacturing/ Mechanical/Materials Engineering and specialization in Additive Manufacturing.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Proficiency in CAD/CAM software is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_11
- Position: Assistant Professor (Smart Prototyping Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, with a specialization in Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Proficiency in CAD/CAM software is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_12
- Position: Associate Professor (Smart Prototyping Lab)
- Qualification: PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, with a specialization in Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping.
- Requirements: Min 8 years of teaching/research experience. Proficiency in CAD/CAM software is advantageous.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_13
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Robotics and Automation)
- Qualification: MSc in Robotics/ Industrial automation/ Manufacturing Engineering, with a BSc in Mechanical/ Electrical/Manufacturing/ Computer Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Proven experience in CAD/CAM/ CAE and Engineering Simulation software.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_14
- Position: Assistant Professor (Robotics and Automation)
- Qualification: PhD in Robotics/ Industrial automation/ Manufacturing Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Proven experience in CAD/CAM/ CAE and Engineering Simulation software.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_15
- Position: Associate Professor (Robotics and Automation)
- Qualification: PhD in Robotics/ Industrial automation/ Manufacturing Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 8 years of teaching/research experience. Proven experience in CAD/CAM/ CAE and Engineering Simulation software.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_16
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher and above (Modeling and Simulation lab)
- Qualification: MSc in Robotics/ Industrial automation/ Manufacturing Engineering, with a BSc in Mechanical/ Electrical/Computer Engineering.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Proven experience in CAD/CAM/ CAE and Engineering Simulation software.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_17
- Position: Assistant Professor (Modeling and Simulation lab)
- Qualification: PhD in a relevant area of specialization for Modeling and Simulation.
- Requirements: Min 2 years of teaching/research experience. Proven experience in CAD/CAM/ CAE and Engineering Simulation software.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_18
- Position: Associate Professor (Modeling and Simulation lab)
- Qualification: PhD in a relevant area of specialization for Modeling and Simulation.
- Requirements: Min 8 years of teaching/research experience. Proven experience in CAD/CAM/ CAE and Engineering Simulation software.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_19
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/…
- Qualification: BSc (Preferably MSc) in Manufacturing Engineering/Metallurgy/ Metal Technology.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Experience in operation of manufacturing equipment and/or composite and polymer processing is an advantage.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_20
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/…
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering/ Metallurgy/ Metal Technology.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Experience in FEA Software and operation of mechanical and NDT testing equipment is an advantage.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_21
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/…
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Manufacturing Engineering/ Metal Technology, with a specialization in Precision and Surface Engineering.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Experience with CNC (CAD/CAM) and advanced equipment is an advantage.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_22
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/…
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Mechanical/ Electrical/Manufacturing/ Computer Engineering, with an MSc in Additive Manufacturing.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Experience in the operation and calibration of Additive manufacturing & Rapid Prototyping equipment.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_23
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/…
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Mechanical/ Electrical/Manufacturing/ Computer Engineering, with an MSc in Robotics/ Industrial automation/ Manufacturing Engineering.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Experience in the operation of Industrial robots/programming.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CAME_24
- Position: Chief Academic & Research Assistant/…
- Qualification: BSc/MSc in Mechanical/ Electrical/Manufacturing/ Computer Engineering, with an MSc in Mechanical Design Engineering/ Manufacturing Engineering.
- Requirements: 0 years and above. Hands-on experience with various CAD software/tools.
- Required: 1
Electrical System and Electronics Center of Excellence (CESE)
- Position Code: CESE_01
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: Both MSc and PhD in Electrical Power/ Energy System/ Industrial Machinery/ Related Fields.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CESE_02
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: Both MSc and PhD in Electronics Design/ Semiconductor Fabrications/ Related Fields.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 3
- Position Code: CESE_03
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: Both MSc and PhD in Electronics Design/ PCB Design/ VLSI/ Embedded System or Related Fields.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CESE_04
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: Both MSc and PhD in Computer Science / Communication Engineering / IoT Technology/ Smart Solutions/ Related Fields.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CESE_05
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: Both MSc and PhD in Intelligent / Autonomous System Development/ Smart Software/ Computer Science Engineering/ Related Fields.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CESE_06
- Position: Assistant Professor and above
- Qualification: Both MSc and PhD in Cyber Security/ Related Fields.
- Requirements: Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience. At least 2 publications.
- Required: 1
- Position Code: CESE_07
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher or above
- Qualification: MSc in Electrical Power/ Energy System/ Industrial Machinery/ Related Fields, with a BSc in Electrical Engineering.
- Requirements: Minimum 1 year of teaching/research experience.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CESE_08
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher or above
- Qualification: MSc in Electronics Design/ Semiconductor Fabrications/ PCB Design/ VLSI/ Embedded System/ Related Fields, with a BSc in Electrical Engineering.
- Requirements: Minimum 1 year of teaching/research experience.
- Required: 2
- Position Code: CESE_09
- Position: Lecturer/Researcher or above
- Qualification: MSc in Computer Science/ Software/ Computer Engineering/ Internet of Things/ Cyber Physical System/ Artificial Intelligence/ Cyber Security / Related Fields, with a BSc in Computer Science/ Software/ Computer Engineering.
- Requirements: Minimum 1 year of teaching/research experience.
- Required: 4

General Notice for All Applicants
- Training: Recruited candidates will be trained abroad and serve the respective Centers of Excellence for at least 5 years after capacity building training.
- GPA Requirements:
- For MSc positions: Minimum BSc CGPA of 3.25 for males and 3.00 for females.
- For PhD positions: Minimum BSc CGPA of 3.00 for males and 2.75 for females, and a minimum MSc CGPA of 3.50.
- The thesis result for both MSc and PhD candidates must be “very good” (B+).
- For Academic and Research Assistant positions, the minimum BSc CGPA is 3.25 for males and 3.00 for females.
- Experience Requirements for Assistant Roles:
- Senior Academic and Research Assistant: 4 years of experience.
- Academic and Research Technical Assistant: 2 years of experience.
- Chief Academic and Research Assistant: Must have an MSc, 2 years of experience as a senior academic and research assistant, one laboratory manual, and at least 1 publication in a reputable journal.
- Prioritization:
- Applicants with research professional experience aligned with the Center of Excellence’s priorities will be given priority.
- If candidates are equally qualified for a position, priority will be given to the candidate with a higher academic rank.
- Application Limit: A candidate can apply for a maximum of two positions.
- Salary: Salary and benefits are in accordance with the government salary scale and Higher Education Proclamation No. 650/2009.
- How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit an application letter, CV, copies of all academic documents, experience, and publications in a single PDF file. The file should be named with the position code (e.g., IPS_01, CAME_02). Apply online at https://jobs.astu.edu.et/vacancy/2025 or by scanning the QR code in the announcement.
- Deadline: The application period is for 10 working days from the date of the announcement in the newspaper.
Background
Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) is one of Ethiopia’s flagship higher education institutions, located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, just 100 km southeast of Addis Ababa. Established in 1993 as Nazareth Technical College, ASTU has undergone remarkable transformations—first training technical educators for vocational schools, then expanding into business education, and eventually evolving into a full-fledged university.
In 2011, it was officially renamed Adama Science and Technology University, with a bold mission to become a Center of Excellence in Science and Technology. The university is uniquely modeled on the German and Korean higher education systems, emphasizing applied research, industry collaboration, and innovation.
Vision and Mission
ASTU aspires to be a world-class science and technology university that nurtures ethical, competent, and visionary graduates. Its mission is to:
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Produce highly skilled professionals who can drive Ethiopia’s industrial growth.
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Advance cutting-edge research in applied sciences, engineering, and technology.
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Collaborate with industries to foster innovation, productivity, and sustainable development.
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Serve as a hub for problem-solving research that addresses real national challenges.
Motto: “Dedicated to Innovative Knowledge.”
Academics and Research
ASTU offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs with a strong emphasis on engineering, applied sciences, and technology. The university was among the first in Ethiopia to introduce PhD by Research and MSc by Research programs.
Its academic structure includes:
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School of Engineering and Information Technology
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School of Business
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School of Natural Sciences
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School of Humanities and Law
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School of Educational Science & Technology Teachers Education
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School of Agriculture (Asella Campus)
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School of Health and Hospital (Asella Campus)
Beyond teaching, ASTU hosts specialized research and training institutes such as:
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Adama Institute of Sustainable Energy
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Further Training Institute (FTI)
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Institute of Continuing and Distance Education (ICDE)
The university is also establishing a Research Park—the first of its kind in Ethiopia—designed to connect academia, industry, and government in one innovative ecosystem.
Partnerships and Community Engagement
ASTU maintains strong collaborations with both national and international institutions, industries, and research organizations. Its location, close to Addis Ababa, offers strategic advantages for networking, partnerships, and outreach. The university not only prioritizes academic excellence but also takes an active role in community development, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.
Why ASTU?
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Ethiopia’s only technical university with a globalized model.
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Strong research culture with modern laboratories, ICT facilities, and digital libraries.
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A hub for innovation, industrial problem-solving, and applied sciences.
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Produces graduates who are responsible, ethical, and industry-ready.
Adama Science and Technology University stands as a beacon of innovation in Ethiopia, bridging education, research, and industry to shape the nation’s future.
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