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Scientific Officer – Food Science
RÉCENTCDIil y a 3 jours
Job Description
Lusaka
CDI
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NISIR is a government institution under the Ministry of Technology and Science, mandated by the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 to initiate, promote and conduct scientific, technological and industrial research. We are recruiting scientists across five disciplines. Zambian and international candidates are welcome to apply. IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who applied for these positions in response to the earlier advertisement need not re-apply – your application is already in the pool and will be considered alongside new submissions. Duplicate applications will not improve your chances and will be set aside. The Job Purpose is to initiate and conduct scientific and industrial research in your field of specialisation and to build the proposals, partnerships and people that carry that research out of the laboratory and into Zambian industry. Choose the discipline that matches your training, and apply for one discipline and one duty station only. ng fields and technical background Food Science 1 post Lusaka Fields. Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, or Human Nutrition. Bench strength. Food science research, and the analytical techniques behind composition, quality and safety testing. Water & Environment 1 post Lusaka Fields. Environmental Science or Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Integrated Water Resources Management, or Hydrology. Bench strength. Water and environmental research, with the analytical methods your field relies on. Biotechnology 1 post Chilanga Fields. Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Organic Chemistry. Bench strength. Plant physiology, molecular biology or phytochemistry, and bioassays for biological activity. Tissue culture, genetics or metabolomics an advantage. Natural Products 2 posts Kitwe Fields. Organic Chemistry, Natural Products, Plant Science, Crop or Agricultural Science, Biological Science, or Environmental Science. Bench strength. Extraction, characterisation and bioassay-guided evaluation of natural products. Tissue culture, genetics or metabolomics an advantage. Materials Science 1 post Lusaka Fields. Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or Solid-State Chemistry, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with battery specialisation, or Physics. Bench strength. Nanomaterials, crystallography, thermal and mechanical properties, reaction engineering, process design and electrochemical testing; XRD, SEM/TEM and Raman spectroscopy; cathode and anode precursors. What you will do – all disciplines
- Plan, initiate, organise and conduct scientific and industrial research studies in your field of specialisation.
- Collect, analyse and interpret data in your specialised area.
- Adapt methods, techniques and procedures to carry out relevant research assignments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to explore scientific and industrial research.
- Present research findings to stakeholders at conferences and other fora.
- Develop and write high-quality scientific and industrial research project proposals in your field of specialisation.
- Advise lower-level scientists conducting research in your specific field of expertise.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant and applicable standards in every research activity. What you need – all disciplines
- Master’s Degree in the relevant field listed for your discipline, or a closely related discipline. (Required.)
- Full Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent.
Expérience
- At least three (3) years of relevant research experience.
- A proven track record of publications.
- Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary research projects.
- Experience with the analytical techniques relevant to your field. Added advantage — not a requirement
- A Doctorate (PhD) in one of the fields listed for your discipline. Candidates without a PhD are expressly encouraged to apply and will be assessed on the strength of their research record.
A track record of successful grant capture or research commercialisation. Experience supervising postgraduate students or leading multi-institutional collaborations Why build your career here Research with a destination A statutory mandate to initiate, promote and conduct research that reaches Zambian industry — not to stop at publication. Three research sites Posts at Lusaka, Chilanga and Kitwe, placing research close to agriculture, industry and the Copperbelt minerals economy. Open to the world International applicants are welcome. Appointment is subject to Zambian immigration and employment permit requirements. A PhD helps, but is not the gate Strong Master’s-level researchers with a real publication record and three years’ experience are encouraged to apply.
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