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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI )
CLOSEDNairobi, Kenya
Closing: Mar 22, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Mar 8, 2024 (21 days ago)
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This position will be based at the Mazingira Centre, a leading research facility renowned for its work in environmental research in livestock systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (visit https://mazingira.ilri.org/ or https://twitter.com/Mazingira_ILRI for more information). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and contribute significantly to sustainable livestock research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This position requires a proactive, collaborative, and research-driven individual who can contribute significantly to our understanding of GHG emissions in ruminant systems and engage effectively with a diverse team of experts.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for measuring enteric methane emissions using advanced techniques such as respiration chambers and the SF6 tracer method.
The focus of the research will be on helping to establish enteric emission baselines and developing mitigation strategies, with the overarching goal of reducing methane emissions while increasing animal productivity. These efforts are crucial for limiting the impact of livestock production on climate change and ensuring the food and economic security of local communities in the Global South.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in ruminant nutrition and enteric emissions, including proficiency in enteric methane measurement techniques. We encourage applications from researchers who are eager to make a difference in the field of sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
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This position will be based at the Mazingira Centre, a leading research facility renowned for its work in environmental research in livestock systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (visit https://mazingira.ilri.org/ or https://twitter.com/Mazingira_ILRI for more information). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and contribute significantly to sustainable livestock research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This position requires a proactive, collaborative, and research-driven individual who can contribute significantly to our understanding of GHG emissions in ruminant systems and engage effectively with a diverse team of experts.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for measuring enteric methane emissions using advanced techniques such as respiration chambers and the SF6 tracer method.
The focus of the research will be on helping to establish enteric emission baselines and developing mitigation strategies, with the overarching goal of reducing methane emissions while increasing animal productivity. These efforts are crucial for limiting the impact of livestock production on climate change and ensuring the food and economic security of local communities in the Global South.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in ruminant nutrition and enteric emissions, including proficiency in enteric methane measurement techniques. We encourage applications from researchers who are eager to make a difference in the field of sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
Requirements
Study of Enteric Methane Emissions and Nutrient Flows:
Design and Analysis of Animal Experiments:
Research Dissemination:
Contribution to Future Research Initiatives:
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
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