Apply for 3 PhD Scholarships in QUALIFOOD

Thursday, April 4, 2024

The University of Nairobi and the University of Copenhagen recently received a Grant from DANIDA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark). The Grant has a provision for three (3) PhD scholarships and the successful candidates will register in various Departments of the University of Nairobi. The project research title is “Improving Milk and chicken meat quality and Safety in the Kenyan Food Sector (QUALIFOOD). The scholarships will cover payment of tuition fee for the University of Nairobi, research costs, exchange programs, and a living monthly stipend and are strictly tenable for three (3) years only.

Antimicrobials are widely used in livestock production and consequently, Antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria as well as antimicrobial residues are commonly found in food and milk, leading to unintended exposure of consumers to resistant microbes and antimicrobial residues. The current project will explore the context and practice of antimicrobial use in dairy and chicken farms, assess antimicrobial residues and presence of resistant microorganisms in milk and chicken meat in the production chain, and determine the health effects of unintended exposure of farmer and consumers to resistant bacteria and antimicrobial residues.

Eligible candidates are invited to apply for the following available PhD scholarships.

One Position: PhD in Microbiology (Bacteriology Option)- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi

Objective: To determine the level of bacterial contamination in milk and chicken meat along market chain in Kenya, towards respective improved quality and safety. Special interest will be on presence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree that encompasses Bacteriology (Bachelor veterinary degree (BVM); BSc in Public health, Laboratory technology or other equivalents fields) and registered by relevant professional bodies.
  • Respective Master’s degree (Msc in Applied Microbiology, Veterinary Medicine, Public health, Laboratory technology or other equivalents fields)
  • Those who have worked and/or published in livestock-based field/laboratory studies may have an advantage

One Position: PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology- Department of Public health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi

Objective: To establish analytical LCMS/MS facility for determining the level of antimicrobial residues in milk and chicken meat along market chain in Kenya, towards respective improved quality and safety.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree that encompasses Pharmacology, (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), Medical, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Laboratory technology, or equivalent fields) and registered by relevant professional bodies.
  • Respective Master’s degree (MSc in Pharmacology, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary, or equivalent fields)
  • Those who have worked and/or published in livestock-based field/ laboratory studies and/or have experience with chromatographic techniques such as HPLC, may have an advantage

One Position: PhD in Medical Microbiology – Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Nairobi

Objective: To determine the current health status of farmers and other actors along milk and chicken market chain in Kenya; including presence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have Bachelor degree in Medical, Pharmacy, Public Health or equivalent fields and registered with relevant professional bodies.
  • Master’s degree (Msc in Medicine, Pharmacy, Public health or equivalent)

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send in their applications.

To Apply:

Submit:

  • Cover letter highlighting your suitability for the advertised position above
  • Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information of 3 references (their name, email address, and phone number)
  • Certified copies of your bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates, and transcripts.

By 30th April 2024 to bebora@uonbi.ac.ke, gaboge@uonbi.ac.ke and copy bjarne.styrishave@sund.ku.dk

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 There will be no fee charges during the recruitment process.


 

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