Research Scientist - Pathology at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the vacant positions below:

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Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying research problem with stakeholders in pathology;
• Participate in prioritizing research problems for implementation;
• Assist in developing research concepts;
• Participate in identifying relevant literature material;
• Participating in identification of laboratory ingredients and consumables required for different experiments;
• Participating in ordering of laboratory chemicals and consumables;
• Ensuring cleanliness in laboratories;
• Ensuring safe disposal of hazards laboratory waste;
• Undertake data collection, analysis and preparation of reports;
• Participating in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;
• Participating in the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days, field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;
• Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
• Proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors including High School, Colleges;
• Participating in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;
• Participating in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports
• Preparing and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science in Forestry Science, Forest Biology, Botany or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Should have written at least two (2) technical reports/ papers;
• Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
• Being a member of a professional body will be an added advantage;
• A team player, good in communication and report writing; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.