
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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Company Name: Kenya Marine and Fisheries research institute(KMFRI)
Starting Salary: Ksh KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M
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secThis 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.
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
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