11 Job Positions at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

11 Job Positions at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Senior Lecturer Department of Agricultural Mechanization- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

1. Teaching
 Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation
 Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach
 Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy
 Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

1. PhD in Material Sciences/ Engineering with specialization in Fluid mechanics or related field

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer.

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in material sciences, Mechanical engineering, Fluid mechanics, Crop process engineering.

6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

 

2 Job Positions of Senior Lecturer Department of Food science and Technology- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

A. POSITION: Senior lecturer/Lecturer in Food Engineering
B. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching
 Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach
 Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy
 Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

C. REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Food Engineering or PhD in Food Science/Food Technology but with MSc in Food Engineering

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 points for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer).

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students for food science and technology or related program (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in thermodynamics, calorimetry and fundamentals of heat transfer, industrial drawing and food plant design, industrial electricity and electronics, mass and heat transfer in food processing, fluid flow in food processing, unit operations in food processing, etc.

6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

D. Number of position: 1

A. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Food Packaging
B. RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaching
 Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach
 Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy
 Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants
C. REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Food Packaging Technology or PhD in Food Science/Food Technology with MSc in Food Packaging or related discipline

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 points for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning ( at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer)

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students for food science and technology or related program (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in Packaging design and development, design the Label for food packaged materials, Modified atmosphere packaging, intelligent packaging, fabrication, etc.

6.Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

D. Number of Position: 1

 

2 Job Positions of Senior Lecturer Department of Agricultural Mechanization- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

A. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Agriculture Engineering

Responsibilities:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD/MSc in Agricultural Engineering with Specialization in Farm Power and Machinery Engineering or PhD/MSc in Precision Farming Machinery or PhD/MSc in Crop process engineering or related field;

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 1, 2 and 5 publication points for the position of AL, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer respectively);

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer);

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students (for the position of Senior Lecturer);

5. Having Proficiency in Mechanical Engineering, automobile or Precision Farming Machinery;

6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

Number of position: 2

B. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Department in Material Sciences/Engineering

Responsibilities:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Material Sciences/ Engineering with specialization in Fluid mechanics or related field

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer.

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in material sciences, Mechanical engineering, Fluid mechanics, Crop process engineering.
6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

Number of position: 1

 

4 Job Positions of Senior Lecturer Department of Forestry Crop Sciences- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

A. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/Lecture in Applied Mathematics
B. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants.

C. REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Applied Mathematics
2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 publication points for the position of Senior Lecturer)
3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer).
4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students (for the position of Senior Lecturer).
5. Having Proficiency in linear, algebra, differential equations, calculus statistics/ biometrics.
6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.
D. NUMBER OF POSITION: 1

1. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/Lecture in Applied Chemistry
B. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants.

C. REQUIREMENTS:

1. PhD in Applied Chemistry

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 publication points for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer).

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in Organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry.

6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.
D. Number of Position: 1

A. POSITION: Senior lecturer/Lecturer in Applied Chemistry
B. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants.

C. REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Applied Physics

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 publication points for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer).

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in Mechanics, Optics and electricity.

6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.
D. Number of Position: 1

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Lab Technician in School of Agriculture and Food Sciences- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

1. Technical Supporting
 To conduct laboratory tests and analysis
 To prepare practical work for students
 To curry out risk assessment for lab activities
 To collect and analyze samples
 To record and present data
 To control lab stock
 To safely keep chemicals and waste products
2. Lab maintenance
 To ensure maintenance and cleaning of laboratory materials.

1. BSc in Food Science/ Food Technology/Food Biotechnology/analytical chemistry or related discipline

2. Minimum 2 year of working experience in food technology/biotechnology/analytical chemistry lab.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the work practices processes and procedures relevant to the Laboratory activity including use of modern food analysis equipment (like HPLC, GC, AAS, PCR, etc.).

4. Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills
5. Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to change.

 

Lecturer Department of Food science and Technology- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

A. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Food Biotechnology
B. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

C. REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Food Biotechnology/Molecular Biology or related discipline

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 points for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer).

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students for food science and technology or related program (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Enzymology, Industrial Microbiology, Protein Biotechnology, etc.

6.Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

D. NUMBER OF POSITION: 1

 

Lecturer Department of Food science and Technology- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

A. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Food Biotechnology
B. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

C. REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Food Biotechnology/Molecular Biology or related discipline

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 points for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer).

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students for food science and technology or related program (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Enzymology, Industrial Microbiology, Protein Biotechnology, etc.

6.Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

D. NUMBER OF POSITION: 1