ILRI Research Associate – Animal Sciences Jobs in Kenya
ILRI Research Associate – Animal Sciences Jobs in Kenya
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate to provide support to the research projects of forests, trees and agroforestry and climate change, agroforestry and food security on estimation, mitigation and adaptation of climate change at Mazingira centre.
ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.
It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world.
Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Responsibilities
In charge of organizing animal feeding trials within ILRI’s Mazingira Centre
Oversight and maintenance of animal respiration chambers and other equipment (mobile respiration chamber, SF6 tracer technique if needed)
To contribute to the development of laboratory protocols for measuring animal parameters
To demonstrate practical procedures during training courses, to explain work instructions and to adapt general methods and procedures to meet the needs of the projects
To operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment such as laser absorption spectrometers linked to animal respiration chambers
To ensure that laboratory areas related to animal feeding trials are fully functional
To record and interpret results to be communicated with colleagues and other project members and to perform laboratory data quality checks
To use computers to process data for the preparation of graphs and statistical tests (Microsoft Office and a graphic program is a prerequisite)
To keep up to date with technical developments in the laboratory and recent publications related to respiration measurements, especially those which can save time and improve reliability of measurements, to keep them up-to-date from a technical and scientific point of view
To follow and ensure strict laboratory safety procedures and safety checks
To oversee casual staff and other lab members whom are working within animal trials
To source feeds for animal feeding trials, which can either be commercially following procurement regulations or growing these on ILRI premises and organize/coordinate experimental animals or equipment needed for the trials
Requirements
MSc in Animal Sciences or related discipline or a
bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing development projects
Detailed knowledge on animal respiration chambers, their functioning, maintenance and troubleshooting
Fundamental knowledge on setting up animal feeding trials
Ability to manage small teams consisting of casual workers and Mazingira research assistants
Experience with essential data quality control and data quality assurance procedures
Conversant with Microsoft Office and a graphic program
Terms of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus.
It is open to Kenyan nationals only.
The position is on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Job Level
This position is job level 2D Level 3, and ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the http://www.ilri.org before 12th April 2019.
The position title and reference number REF: RA/MC/2019 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).
ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org
For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Associate – Animal Sciences Jobs in Kenya
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