Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-KNUST

Candidates should proceed and begin the application process. The deadline for the sale of forms and completion of online application is 31st October, 2024. Application forms submitted after the deadline shall not be processed.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Cocoa Processing Company (CPC), all of Ghana and the University of Huddersfield, UK are collaborating to develop sustainable novel plant pectins from locally sourced low market value species to replace imported lecithin in chocolate-based products. This innovative collaboration is funded by Innovate UK through the acclaimed Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme (Africa Agri-food Knowledge Transfer Partnership (AAKTP-13910 / IUK Project No. 10097922).

This collaborative project has a vacancy for a Food Scientist/Technologist/R&D Scientist (KTP Associate) to be based at the Cocoa Processing Company, Tema, Ghana.

The Person

Must be committed to CPC‘s values with respect to work approach and behaviour.
Must be committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Must be adaptable, reliable and committed to excellent research standards.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, or Carbohydrate Chemistry or related fields from a recognised institution of higher education. A postgraduate qualification in the related field will be an advantage.
Must have undertaken a substantial research project as part of university study.
Must have the experience of laboratory-based research, purification of polysaccharides and use of relevant equipment.
Must understand food/biopolymer chemistry/ product development/rheology.
Must have knowledge and understanding of research methods, data analysis, and methodology.
Must have knowledge of project planning and delivery.
Must have excellent written and communication skills in English with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, professionals and stakeholders.
Must have experience in creating and managing complex work plans and budgets.
Must have the experience in working with multiple executives and academics.

KNUST announces for the information of 2022 Graduands and the General Public that its 56th Congregation ( In-person for Postgraduates) will be held on Thursday, 16th - Friday, 17th March, 2023.

The Ghana Science Association (GSA) Kumasi Branch in collaboration with the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) and the College of Science (CoS), KNUST is organizing the Celebration of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD-2023) on 1st and 2nd March, 2023.

Theme: “The Role of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development”.

The conference will be hybrid (in-person and virtual) and is open to both local and international participants.





Time Activity Venue
Wednesday 1st March, 2023

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Keynote/Oral Presentations

Aboagye Menyeh Complex, CoS-KNUST

ZOOM

(details to be circulated)

Thursday

2nd March, 2023

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Young Scientists Competitions/Poster Presentations

Aboagye Menyeh Complex, CoS-KNUST

ZOOM

(details to be circulated)



Activities:

Keynote Presentations on:
• Advances in Biology for Sustainable Development
• Advances in Chemistry for Sustainable Development
• Advances in Mathematics for Sustainable Development
• Advances in Physics for Sustainable Development
Individual Experts/Teams interested in delivering each Keynote Presentation are to submit abstracts for consideration.



Young Scientists Competitions
• Short video presentations – 3 min maximum
• Electronic Poster
Young Scientists are encouraged to submit short video and poster presentations on their scientific findings and innovations.

Call for Abstracts

Keynote speakers
Abstracts from all scientists/researchers/students/stakeholders who are interested in presenting at this webinar
Selected abstracts from Scientists and Students to make presentations
Note:

Book of abstracts to be produced
Publication of full papers in the Journal of Ghana Science Association (JGSA)
All abstracts should be sent to [email protected]
The deadline for submission is 15th February, 2023.


Prize Awards:

Abstracts (Department with Highest Contributions): Top Three (3)

Best Author (Highest Contributions): Top Three (3)

Best Oral Presenter: Best Three (3)

Best Short Video Presenter: Best Three (5)

Best Poster Presenter: Best Five (5)



A certificate of Participation will be issued to those interested at the cost of GHS300.

For enquiries, please contact Prof. Addor Oscar on +233 20 445 0441 on WhatsApp or email [email protected]

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