Research Associate - Novel Foods at DanChurchAid (DCA)
Africa Medical Research Foundations
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in the pilot production of mealworms and spirulina for food, with emphasis on establishing protocols and standards.
- Support in conducting field experiments related to the production of mealworms and spirulina, including setup, monitoring, and data collection.
- Aid in the collection and entry of data into suitable software for analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Support in extracting and reporting on data-driven conclusions for each salient undertaking, contributing to the generation of valuable insights for reporting and scientific publications and presentations.
- Collaborate in revising and creating novel implementations to address shortcomings in existing initiatives, fostering continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with team members and external partners to achieve the objectives of the research project.
- Promote the adoption and utilization of non-traditional foods, such as edible insects, spirulina, and mushrooms, by engaging stakeholders and conducting capacity building activities as needed.
- Provide technical assistance to DCA incentive staff in the execution of project activities.
- Employ a proactive approach to learning, thus advancing knowledge for the enhancement of the project.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor.
- University level education in Marine biology & Fisheries, Food Science & Technology, Agriculture or related courses.
- Proficiency in data analysis using statistical analysis software will be an added advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present research findings.
- Demonstrated experience in research projects, including field and laboratory work.
- Experience with grant writing and research proposal development is desirable.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder context.
- Prior experience in the blue economy and/or edible insect farming will be a great advantage.
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