Assistant Research Scientist

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

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;