Qualification
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
PhD in either entomology or analytical chemistry
OR
MSc in entomology or analytical chemistry with 2 years’ experience in the 2 disciplines
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Practical experience working on handling entomology laboratory
Experience in analytical chemistry instrumentation including GCMS and LCMS
Ability to analyze and interpret data from GC-MS and LC-MS
interpret results from GC-MS and LC-MS
Ability to properly document work and write reports and publish in peer reviewed journals
Well skilled in use of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word document
Provide expert interpretation of data and compare results to established specifications or anticipated trends
Desirable
Experience in rearing of insects .
Key responsibilities also include
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Take a leading, practical role in the strategic and routine operation of a 15-month KTP collaborative project to ‘develop novel female fruit fly protein bait’. Close interaction with project partners from both academia (MKU and UWS) and Farmtrack Consulting Ltd will be needed.
Take a leading, practical role in the analysis and formulation of the protein bait using locally available materials.
Work with Project Team to carry out field efficacy trials for the developed product.
Work with Project Team to develop protocols for analysis and formulation of the product as well as efficacy trials under field conditions.
Under the guidance of the Project Team, develop protocols for rearing of fruit fly in the laboratory for use in the project experiments.
Co-ordinate and manage data (including data quality, integrity and security) acquired by the project, staff and external partners.
Prepare reports covering aspects of the research project and present to relevant audiences as required and completion of KTP final report.
Contribute to the preparation of articles for publication to peer reviewed journals.
PLANNING AND ORGANISING:
Work closely with both Staff and Management in Farmtrack and the Academic Research Team within the Group.
Work on own initiative prioritizing workload to ensure achievement of research activities and project deadlines.
Coordinate workload with members of the Project Team within Farmtrack and MKU to avoid duplication of workload and conflict.
Undertake and/or co-ordinate data collection, data analysis, writing up of findings and dissemination of findings at appropriate conferences and industry events.
Use research resources/facilities as appropriate.
DECISION MAKING
Deal with problems which may affect the delivery of or the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
Contribute to decisions affecting the work of the Team.
Decide, with members of the Project Team within Farmtrack, MKU and UWS the most appropriate way to overcome difficulties that may arise in order to achieve the project outcomes.
Analyze and interpret the results of research, and contribute to the generation of original ideas based on outcomes.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Work closely with and be supported by both the project leads in Farmtrack, MKU and UWS and any potential external partners.
Liaise with colleagues and support staff within Farmtrack and the School of Pure and Applied Sciences at MKU on research matters.
Actively participate as both practitioner within Farmtrack and research team members in MKU.
Attend and contribute to Project Team meetings and other relevant meetings.
Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues pertaining to the research process and consideration to others.
Requirements
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING
Essential
Essential skills we require as a minimum:
A good understanding of insect biology and analytical chemistry
A good understanding of the issues relating to development of products
A good understanding of formulation and packaging and dispensing of products
Ability to undertake data analysis from complex datasets.
Ability to conduct literature and database searches using appropriate search strategy/terms, co-ordinate and manage data (including data quality, integrity and security) acquired by the project
Prepare reports covering aspects of the research project and present to relevant audiences as required and contribute to the preparation of articles for publication to peer reviewed journals
Excellent written communication skills; technical documents and documentation suitable for non-technical users and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences
Expert knowledge of laboratory apparatus and equipment and a variety of laboratory techniques
Take a leading, practical role in the development and formulation of the product
Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues pertaining to the research process and consideration to others
Desirable
Work on own initiative prioritizing workload to ensure achievement of research activities and project deadlines
Deal with problems and overcome difficulties which may affect the delivery of or the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team
Motivated and enthusiastic
Hands-on approach to problem solving
Interested Candidates are required to apply through the Mount Kenya Online Recruitment Portal http://recruitment@mku.ac.ke on or before 23rd March, 2022.All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.NOTE
Apply via :
recruitment@mku.ac.ke
recruitment.mku.ac.ke
