The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is delighted to offer its
postdoctoral position in the field of Plant Sciences and Food Safety. The
position is available for African and international scientists.
The aim of the
position is to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in
developing countries through research for the efficient, safe and sustainable
use of livestock.
The International
Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is
an international agricultural research
institute based in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded by the merging of the
International Livestock Centre for Africa and the International Laboratory for
Research on Animal Diseases.
Course
Level: Position
is available for postdoctoral programme.
Study
Subject:
Position is awarded in the field of Plant Sciences and Food Safety.
Scholarship
Award:
Position will cover the following:
- ILRI
offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical insurance,
life insurance and allowances for: education, housing, home leave, and
annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.
Number of
Scholarships: Not
known
Scholarship
can be taken in Kenya
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- D.
degree in plant sciences, genetics and/or a related discipline. - Strong
experience in genetics, nutritional composition analysis and excellent
analytical skills. - Experience
communicating scientific findings at conferences and other forums. - Ability
to perform in a multicultural research environment and as part of a
multidisciplinary team. - Proficiency
in spoken and written English. - Strong
transferable skills and experience in international research
collaboration. - Strong
interest in and commitment to African agricultural research and
development.
Nationality: African and International
scientists are eligible to apply for this position.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have Ph.D. degree in plant sciences, genetics
and/or a related discipline.
English Language
Requirements: Applicants must have Proficiency in spoken and written English.
How to
Apply: Applicants
can apply via online:
- Applicants
should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the
position, what they can bring to the role and the names and addresses
(including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable
about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to
the Director, People and Organizational Development through our
recruitment portal by clicking on the “Online Application” tab, above
before 18 September 2017. - The
position title and reference number: PSF/08/2017 should be clearly marked
on the subject line of the online application.
Application
Deadline: The
application deadline is September 18, 2017.
