Lusaka and Chilanga and Kitwe
Full-Time
Mid-Level
Master's Degree or Higher
Posted 2 days ago
Due in 15 days (11 Sept)
NISIR is a government institution under the Ministry of Technology and Science, mandated by the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 to initiate, promote and conduct scientific, technological and industrial research. ### We are recruiting scientists across five disciplines. Zambian and international candidates are welcome to apply.
Candidates who applied for these positions in response to the earlier advertisement need not re-apply - your application is already in the pool and will be considered alongside new submissions. Duplicate applications will not improve your chances and will be set aside.
The Job Purpose is to initiate and conduct scientific and industrial research in your field of specialisation and to build the proposals, partnerships and people that carry that research out of the laboratory and into Zambian industry. **Choose the discipline that matches your training, and apply for one discipline and one duty station only.**ng fields and technical background
Lusaka
Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, or Human Nutrition.
Food science research, and the analytical techniques behind composition, quality and safety testing.
Lusaka
Environmental Science or Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Integrated Water Resources Management, or Hydrology.
Water and environmental research, with the analytical methods your field relies on.
Chilanga
Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Organic Chemistry.
Plant physiology, molecular biology or phytochemistry, and bioassays for biological activity. Tissue culture, genetics or metabolomics an advantage.
Kitwe
Organic Chemistry, Natural Products, Plant Science, Crop or Agricultural Science, Biological Science, or Environmental Science.
Extraction, characterisation and bioassay-guided evaluation of natural products. Tissue culture, genetics or metabolomics an advantage.
Lusaka
Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or Solid-State Chemistry, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with battery specialisation, or Physics.
Nanomaterials, crystallography, thermal and mechanical properties, reaction engineering, process design and electrochemical testing; XRD, SEM/TEM and Raman spectroscopy; cathode and anode precursors.
A statutory mandate to initiate, promote and conduct research that reaches Zambian industry — not to stop at publication.
Posts at Lusaka, Chilanga and Kitwe, placing research close to agriculture, industry and the Copperbelt minerals economy.
International applicants are welcome. Appointment is subject to Zambian immigration and employment permit requirements.
Strong Master’s-level researchers with a real publication record and three years’ experience are encouraged to apply.
Put the position, discipline and duty station at the top of your cover letter. 2
A cover letter setting out why you are suited to the post you have named 3
A detailed CV ending with three (3) traceable referees and their contact details. Add a full list of publications, grants and any registered intellectual property.
Copies of your Grade 12 certificate, all academic qualifications and professional membership certificates. 5
Combine the cover letter, CV and every certificate into a single PDF file and email it so that it arrives on or before the closing date.
ADDRESS APPLICATIONS TO:
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
Along Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Road
P.O. Box 310158, Lusaka, Zambia
EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO
Attach one single PDF containing your cover letter, CV and all certificates - separate files, links or zipped folders will not be opened. Quote the position, discipline and duty station in the subject line, for example: Scientific Officer (Natural Products), Kitwe.
Hard-copy applications may still be posted or delivered to the address above.
Apply by emailing: careers@nisir.org.zm
