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

KEFRI 7a

 Responsibilities

• Assist in research problem identification;
• Assist in ensuring that all scientific work in KEFRI is performed with correctly named plants;
• Participating in all aspects of conservation, inventory and mapping of vegetation resources;
• Assist in ensuring that voucher specimens permitting future checking are deposited in KEFRI herbarium;
• Assist in maintaining and developing KEFRI herbarium;
• Assist in development of research concepts and projects in wood science;
• Assist in designing and implementation of experiments;
• Assist in data collection, preparation and analyses;
• Assist in preparation of technical and research reports;
• Participate in open/field days, seminars and short courses on research practice;
• Supervise students on attachment and mentor other junior staff; 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 Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Agroforestry or 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