Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) is a government institution under the newly created Ministry of Technology & Science, established by the Science and Technology Act (No 26) of 1997 through Statutory Instrument No 73 of 1998, after the repeal of the National Council for Scientific Research (NCSR) Act, CAP 236 of the Laws of Zambia.

The Zambian government has prioritized Science & Technology as a key driver for socio-economic transformation. NISIR is looking for young, ambitious and innovative self-starters who are ready to tackle and lead challenging projects. Are you a:
1. Fresh graduate with a STEM background?
2. Suitably qualified, relevantly experienced, self-motivated Scientists or Engineer?
3. Suitably qualified, relevantly experienced, self-motivated HR and Accounting Staff?

We invite you to join NISIR. We offer an attractive environment for conducting Science & Technology innovation that advances national development and improves the quality of lives for our citizens. The following position is open, and females are encouraged to apply.

Position: Graduate Recruits – Plant Sciences (Kitwe) (1-year fixed-term contracts – renewable depending on performance)
Qualification
• Grade 12 certificate with minimum Merit in English, Mathematics and Science Subjects
• BSc / MSc in Plant related sciences

Main Purpose of the Job:
To undergo an on-boarding graduate recruitment program and thereafter support Senior Research Scientists in generating knowledge in Scientific Research and Innovation, develop technologies and transfer the gained knowledge and developed technologies to industry and community.

Main Duties of the Job
• To prepare research proposals and monitor their implementation.
• To conduct Research.
• To mobilize Research funds.
• To design and develop research processes and products and where need-be equipment and machinery.
• To develop and prepare test and product standards and production manuals
• To collect information relating to research problems and recommending
• for purchase of books and other sources of information.
• To obtain data and interpret results.
• To train new graduates and technical staff.
• To review manuscripts and technical reports for publication.
• To evaluate and write technical reports.
• To identify research problems and conduct Research.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Women are encouraged to apply. Qualifying applicants should send their detailed CV, copies of professional documents/certificates, cover letter with at least 3 traceable referees and their day contact details to:
The Director
National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research
P.O. Box 310158
Lusaka.
Or by email to: jobs@nisir.org.zm
Closing date 15th February, 2022.

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