Assistant Research Scientist
Closing: Apr 29, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 24, 2024 (10 days ago)
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Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i) Upper second-class Bachelor’s Honors degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: 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 aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized University.
ii) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent; and
iii) Proficiency in computer applications; and
iv) Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
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Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i) Upper second-class Bachelor’s Honors degree or equivalent degree in any of the following fields: 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 aquatic, fisheries and other relevant disciplines from a recognized University.
ii) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent; and
iii) Proficiency in computer applications; and
iv) Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:-
i) Identifying research problem with stakeholders;
ii) Prioritizing research problems for implementation;
iii) Developing research concepts;
iv) Identifying relevant literature material;
v) Collecting of data in the field;
vi) Data Analysis;
vii) Writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;
viii) Organizing and implementing dissemination activities that include Open days, ASK shows;
ix) Disseminating research findings in local fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
x) Mentor students on attachment, interns and visitors including High School and Colleges;
xi) Implementing relevant ISO standards in their departments;
xii) Compiling departmental quarterly and annual reports;
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