The intended fellow will help to advance UM6P’s teaching and research activities in soil and fertilizer research in Africa through:

• Contributing to sample reception and processing for spectroscopic analyses

• Participating in installation, calibration and operating of instruments

• Testing and analysing of soils, plants, fertilizer and other materials using spectral techniques

• Participating in creating a spectral library and archiving soil samples for future use

• Compiling and presenting findings and recommendations to decision-makers 

• Participating actively in the affairs of the Laboratory by interacting with other technicians, lab managers, students, and researchers.

Qualified applicants should have the following skills:

• M.Sc. in physical chemistry, chemistry, agricultural chemistry, soil science or other pertinent discipline; and a minimum of 1-year work experience as a starter technician in soil laboratory

• Experience in using FTIR, pXRF, Alpha Spectrometer, UV-Vis Spectrometers, CNHOS Analyzer, Raman Spectrometer, ICP-OES, GC-MS, SEM, XRD, etc.

• Broad knowledge of ISO regulations

• Knowledge of various sampling techniques and equipment

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Robust technical writing, analytical, and communications skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and spectroscopic-related software

• High motivation and interest in scientific work

• Excellent command of English and French

• Excellent presentation skills