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.
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.
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.
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.
Level: Position
is available for postdoctoral programme.
Study
Subject:
Position is awarded in the field of Plant Sciences and Food Safety.
Subject:
Position is awarded in the field of Plant Sciences and Food Safety.
Scholarship
Award:
Position will cover the following:
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
of Scholarships: Not
known
Scholarship
can be taken in Kenya
can be taken in Kenya
Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
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.
International scientists are eligible to apply for this position.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have Ph.D. degree in plant sciences, genetics
and/or a related discipline.
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.
Language Requirements: Applicants must have Proficiency in spoken and written
English.
How
to Apply: Applicants
can apply via online:
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.
Deadline: The
application deadline is September 18, 2017.