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Job Title: Assistant Research Scientist - KMFRI

Country: Kenya

Company Name: Kenya Marine and Fisheries research institute(KMFRI)

Starting Salary: Ksh KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M

Apply on or Before: 29 Apr 2024

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Job Description


This role serves as the introductory and training level for graduate employees in this category. Those at this level will work under the direction and supervision of a senior officer. An Assistant Research Scientist may be tasked with various research assignments in areas such as Oceans and Coastal Systems & Blue Economy, Freshwater Systems, Aquaculture, and Socioeconomics.

Terms of Employment: Permanent and pensionable.

Job Responsibilities

The officer's duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in:

i) Collaborating with stakeholders to identify research problems

ii) Prioritizing research problems for implementation

iii) Developing research concepts

iv) Identifying relevant literature materials

v) Conducting field data collection

vi) Analyzing collected data

vii) Drafting appropriate technical reports, including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, and dissemination flyers

viii) Organizing and executing dissemination activities such as Open days and ASK shows

ix) Disseminating research findings in local forums, including seminars, workshops, and congresses

x) Providing mentorship to students on attachment, interns, and visitors, including those from high schools and colleges

xi) Implementing relevant ISO standards in their departments

xii) Compiling quarterly and annual reports for the department

Job Qualifications

To be eligible for this grade, candidates must meet the following criteria:

i) Possess an upper second-class Bachelor’s Honors degree or its equivalent in fields such as Aquatic or Fisheries Sciences, Biological or Physical Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Geology, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Bio-statistics, Marine Engineering, Biometrics, Biotechnology, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized University

ii) Attain a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

iii) Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications

iv) Meet the requirements stipulated in Chapter 6 of the Constitution