About the Project
Animals, plants and microorganisms harvested and grown in water play a significant role in sustainably feeding and nourishing the world. Globally, 800 million people depend on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods. But these vital aquatic food systems are hindered by the insecure livelihoods of those in related jobs, their low capacity to adapt to climate change and the loss of marine nature.
The Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway, supported through the UK\xe2\x80\x99s Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) program under the umbrella Blue Planet Fund (BPF), will focus on enabling communities to adapt to and mitigate against climate change as well as responsibly and sustainably manage marine and coastal nature and resources resulting in improved food and nutritional security as well as employment and income opportunities. The program will be implemented in two phases over seven years, starting with Phase 1 in Bangladesh, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Vietnam.
About the Position
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced scientist to lead a work package focused on scaling smart climate technologies to reduce food waste and loss related to aquatic foods in Bangladesh, Kenya and Mozambique.
As a Scientist / Senior Scientist (Postharvest Loss and Waste), you will be responsible for the successful implementation of the work packages. In addition, you will conduct research to generate scientific knowledge and develop innovative solutions to address the challenges of post-harvest and of food waste and loss in the targeted countries.
You will report directly to the Project Leader, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and risks within their work packages.
You will also collaborate with the other work package leaders, the Project Coordinator, and other team members to ensure effective coordination and integration across work packages.
The successful candidate will:
Conduct research on fish loss and waste, and post-harvest:
Design and implement research studies to understand the scale, drivers, and impacts of fish loss and waste in the targeted countries. Utilize scientific methodologies and data analysis techniques to gather insights and identify key areas for intervention.
Technology adaptation and innovation:
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for adapting existing technologies and processes to reduce fish loss and waste in the local context. Work closely with stakeholders, including women\'s groups in rural coastal areas, to co-design and pilot innovative solutions for post-harvest loss reduction.
Evaluate and optimize technologies:
Assess the effectiveness and feasibility of different climate-smart technologies in reducing fish loss and waste. Analyse data and evaluate the performance of pilot projects to identify the most promising technologies and practices. Provide recommendations for further optimization and scaling.
Collaboration and partnerships:
Engage with public and private sector partners to foster collaboration and leverage resources for research and innovation. Collaborate with other scientists, institutions, and organizations working in the field to enhance synergies and maximize the impact of research efforts.
Knowledge dissemination:
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences to contribute to the scientific knowledge base in the field of food waste and loss reduction. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to share research outcomes and best practices, fostering knowledge exchange and capacity building.
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