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: Senior Scientist – Technology, Innovation & Youth Programs (HQ) (2-year fixed-term contract)
Qualification
• BEng / MEng / MSc Science or other proven Innovation Related experience (Innovation cannot always be tied to a degree)
• 3-years relevant experience

Main Purpose of the Job:
To generate Scientific and Technical knowledge in a particular field of study, develop technology and transfer the gained knowledge, developed technology to industry and community.

Main Duties of the Job
• To prepare research proposals and monitor their implementation.
• To conduct Technological and Scientific 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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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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