MSC STUDENT X2: POULTRY AND INSECT PRODUCTION (Irene (Ap)
ARC ·
0Requirements
- ⦁ Honours degree (or equivalent) in Animal Science
- ⦁ Undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications must be accompanied by an academic record
- ⦁ A proven research background in agricultural Animal Science applicable to Poultry
- ⦁ Ability to work with other students,
- ⦁ Good communication skills (written and verbal),
- ⦁ Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be an added advantage.
- ⦁ Computer literacy and proficiency in the MS Office suite
- CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JANUARY 2026
Job Description
⦁ Conducting Research in Poultry and Insect Production
⦁ Insect Rearing and Facility Management: You will be responsible for managing and optimizing our yellow mealworm rearing facility to ensure a consistent supply for experiments.
2⦁ Feed Impact Assessment: Design and conduct poultry feeding trials to evaluate the effects of incorporating yellow mealworm meal on chicken health, growth performance, and product quality (e.g., meat and eggs).
⦁ Processing and Product Quality: Investigate the impact of various drying methods (e.g., oven drying and freeze drying) on the nutritional quality, safety, and shelf life of mealworm products
3⦁ Assists in coordinating work activities and supervises allocated resources if applicable,
⦁ Collects, captures, and processes data,
4⦁ Publishes semi-scientific and peer-reviewed articles, and publishes in journals with a high impact factor,
⦁ Draw up monthly reports with regard to research progress and data statistics,
⦁ Attends scientific gatherings, workshops, seminars, e.t.c.
⦁ Dissemination of the research results in scientific platforms, locally and internationally,
⦁ Dissemination of results to the general public platforms
⦁ Participate in national and international networking-related activities