Doctoral Studentship: Gastro-intestinal Microbiology and Biotechnology (Three years Fixed Contract) Re-Advert at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Undertake PhD studies on biocontrol’s applicable to plant health improvement.
• Participate in planning, implementation and coordinating of biocontrol’s trials and conducting postharvest trials in different solanaceous plants species.
• Publishing peer-reviewed articles in good journals and semi-scientific articles,
• Capturing of samples, and maintaining the research database for current and future use,
• Contribute to research by rendering desired support to research staff,
• Draw up monthly reports and manage research budgets in alignment with the departmental operational plan,
• Disseminate project results through, scientific or popular publications, conferences (oral and poster presentations) and peer reviewed publications.

Requirements

• MSc in Biology / Microbiology / Virology / Biotechnology / Crop protection / Plant pathology,
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct research at postgraduate level,
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and to collaborate with other national research partners,
• Ability to work and organize tasks according to schedule, and timely delivery,
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal),
• Published peer-reviewed articles in good journals and semi-scientific articles.