Overall Purpose of the Job
To develop and evaluate innovative insect-based feed formulations that enhance animal nutrition, health, productivity, and sustainability under the Waste to Cash Eco Project.
Specific Duties
- Research and Development: Design and conduct field and laboratory-based experiments to evaluate the nutritional efficiency and digestibility, metabolic and health markers, immunity, growth
performance and productivity, environmental impact and sustainability, and economic viability of
edible insect-based feeds. - Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyse data from different experiments including feeding trials, and laboratory analyses.
- Documentation, reporting, and dissemination: Prepare progress and technical project reports.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Present research findings at scientific
conferences, workshops, and other relevant forums. - Training and Capacity Building: Participate in training sessions for students, farmers, and partners
on insect-based feed formulation, handling, and application to optimize quality. - Innovation: Keep abreast of the latest scientific developments in insect farming, feed formulation,
and livestock nutrition. Develop innovative feeding strategies incorporating insect-derived feed
ingredients to address specific nutritional needs of different animal species. - Laboratory and Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and operation of
laboratory and field equipment used in feed formulation and evaluation studies. - Perform any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor and/or senior project team member.
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