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ICIPE
Head Of Behavioural & Chemical Ecology Unit
Nairobi, Kenya
American Institutes for Research (AIR)
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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Research Associate III - Digital Agriculture And Innovation
Nairobi, Kenya
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
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Research Officer – Health Statistics / Epidemiology / Geospatial Modeller
Nairobi, Kenya
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI )
ILRI Msc Graduate Fellowship: Cross-Sectional Study Of Mastitis In Dairy Cattle In Nandi County
Nairobi, Kenya
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI )
ILRI Msc Graduate Fellowship – Antimicrobial Resistance In Bacteria Isolated From Carcasses In Slaughterhouses In Western Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya Medical Research Institute- KEMRI
Assistant Principal Clinical Scientist
Nairobi, Kenya
The Center for International Health (CIHEB)
KENPHIA II Central Laboratory Coordinator
Nairobi, Kenya
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- To provide research and programmatic leadership to the Behavioural and Chemical Ecology Unit.
- Coordinate and promote the broad field of chemical ecology through an interdisciplinary research approach across icipe’s 4-H Themes and within the framework of One Health.
- To maintain a portfolio of research that is aligned with icipe’s strategic goals.
- To undertake research of the highest quality through partnerships, within, nationally, regionally and internationally.
- To facilitate new initiatives and opportunities in chemical ecology through resource mobilisation.
- To build capacity through the training of the next generation of globally competitive scientists.
- To disseminate research findings through high level publications and presentations at scientific/technical meetings.
Requirements/Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry from a reputable university, with a strong background in organic chemistry or related sciences but preferably with expertise in Chemical Ecology plus appropriate or additional education in organic spectroscopy.
- Ten (10) years’ experience gained at a senior level in either a research organization or university.
- Track-record in chemical ecology and interdisciplinary research in tropical insect science.
Other desirable attributes
- Excellent publication track record.
- Track record of writing successful proposals for large grants.
- Proven record of managing large resources (both financial and human) in a research environment.
- Experience in capacity building through supervision and mentorship of MSc and PhD students.
- Excellent communication skills are mandatory.
- Track record of exemplary leadership qualities are essential.
- High degree of organisation, adaptability and prioritisation.
Reporting
- This position reports to the Head of Capacity Building and Integrated Sciences.
Responsibilities
- To provide research and programmatic leadership to the Behavioural and Chemical Ecology Unit.
- Coordinate and promote the broad field of chemical ecology through an interdisciplinary research approach across icipe’s 4-H Themes and within the framework of One Health.
- To maintain a portfolio of research that is aligned with icipe’s strategic goals.
- To undertake research of the highest quality through partnerships, within, nationally, regionally and internationally.
- To facilitate new initiatives and opportunities in chemical ecology through resource mobilisation.
- To build capacity through the training of the next generation of globally competitive scientists.
- To disseminate research findings through high level publications and presentations at scientific/technical meetings.
Requirements/Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry from a reputable university, with a strong background in organic chemistry or related sciences but preferably with expertise in Chemical Ecology plus appropriate or additional education in organic spectroscopy.
- Ten (10) years’ experience gained at a senior level in either a research organization or university.
- Track-record in chemical ecology and interdisciplinary research in tropical insect science.
Other desirable attributes
- Excellent publication track record.
- Track record of writing successful proposals for large grants.
- Proven record of managing large resources (both financial and human) in a research environment.
- Experience in capacity building through supervision and mentorship of MSc and PhD students.
- Excellent communication skills are mandatory.
- Track record of exemplary leadership qualities are essential.
- High degree of organisation, adaptability and prioritisation.
Reporting
- This position reports to the Head of Capacity Building and Integrated Sciences.
Specific Duties:
- Contributes to Centre’s efforts to engage with global stakeholders in research and capacity building.
- Manages human, fiscal and physical resources of the Unit.
- Conducts research to develop semiochemical-based management tools for improved food production, animal and human health.
- Conducts research to promote use of beneficial organisms that conserve biodiversity.
- Actively seek and secure external support for the activities of the Unit, including resources to develop and grow a personal research portfolio.
- Enhance scientific productivity of the Unit through mentoring and supervising scientists, postgraduate students, and high-quality publications.
- Initiate periodic reviews of the performance of the Unit to ensure relevance and quality.
- Act as a spokesperson and representative of the Unit.
- Ensure the Unit meets its legal and reporting responsibilities to all stakeholders including national licensing authorities and donors.
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