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ILRI MSc Graduate Fellowship – Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria Isolated from Carcasses in Slaughterhouses in Western Kenya
2 months ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium which works for a food-secure future.
JOB SUMMARY
The overall health and economic burden arising from meat contamination are likely to be substantial. The lack of adequate hygiene and sanitation facilities in slaughterhouses in developing countries is an important impediment to the practice of international hygiene standards. In Kenya, poor working conditions, including hygiene and sanitation facilities at slaughterhouses have been shown to lead to contamination of meat and transmission of pathogens. Inadequate infrastructure, resource constraints among regulatory bodies, and low levels of awareness among those who produce, trade and process animals about the adverse occupational and public health risks associated with meat contamination compound this problem. Improving hygiene practices at slaughterhouses is crucial to reduce contamination of meat in food system, mainly because large number of animals ultimately pass through them. Through this research project will identify the pathotypes and antimicrobial resistance of pathogens contaminating carcasses at slaughter and the public health risks associated with these pathogens.Requirements:The ideal candidate should:Have registered in a recognized university and is currently pursuing masters of science in biological sciences, microbiology or related field.Have completed their course work and is ready to begin the research component of their study.Possess working knowledge of MS Office applications.Experience in laboratory methods - microbiology (culture, disk diffusions) and PCR.Demonstrate good understanding of data handling techniques, analysis, especially involving use of statistical packages such as STATA, R or Python.Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Duration: 3 monthsTerms of appointment and benefits: ILRI will offer a monthly stipend to cover living expenses in the project location, medical insurance, and cover research expenses.The fellow will be co-supervised by academic and ILRI supervisor and receive various capacity development opportunities at ILRI.All applications MUST include the following (applications not containing these documents will not be considered):A cover letter addressed to Capacity Development Manager, ILRI, expressing interest in the fellowship position and the motivation.The position title and reference number (REF: ILRI MSc GF/AHH/08/2024) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.CV, including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience.Academic qualification certificates/transcripts.The position title and reference number REF: GF/LG /01/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.Applications should be sent to the Capacity Development Manager, ILRI on or before 17th July 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The MSc fellow to be recruited will be responsible for:Microbiological analysis of samples to identify bacteria and molecular methods to identify pathotypes.Use different methods to determine antimicrobial resistance including disc diffusion and molecular methods.Develop an MSc research proposal in line with the admission requirements of the admitting university.Analyze the obtained results and prepare a thesis and at least one journal publication.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Research and development, Data collection, Research planning, Hypothesis formulation, Data analysis
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education
