Scientific Research Associate
Centre for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Technical Projects
Total years of experience :12 years, 3 Months
Responsible for many multi-disciplinary and collaborative projects for evidence-based decision-making in public and environmental health. | Enhancement of process capabilities by creating a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence especially in the field and laboratory sector. | Responsible for grant sourcing and research impact and visibility, and developing guidelines, policies, programs and procedures in compliance with research ethics and best practices. | Demonstration and supervision of laboratory and field experiments to undergraduate and graduate students
• Demonstrated laboratory and field experiments to 100+ undergraduate and graduate students.
• Supervised the laboratory and field work aspects of 10+ undergraduate and graduate student projects.
• Trained other staff on various areas based on regional trainings I attended to improve work standard.
• Secured CAD$45, 000 + worth of grants from multiple sources by writing compelling facts on the project's significance, benefits, impact, and feasibility.
• Secured a two month training fellowship by writing a strongly convincing proposal on the need of the training to improve research and analytical capability of the centre.
• Led the review, design and development of sample collection, storage and analysis processes that optimized program performance in accordance to the highest research and laboratory ethics, standards and best practices.
• Drive research impact and knowledge translation by creating compelling reports, writing peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, and delivering presentations at conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Worked excellently with multiple project teams, initiated and built research partnerships by working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Researched and published 5+ journal papers.
Responsible for research on environment and terrorism linkages and proffering solutions for counter-terrorism approaches based on environmental justice and livelihood support. | Leadership of a multi-disciplinary group for data collection and review of violent extremism and terrorism epicentre for monthly bulletin publications, half year reviews and journal publication. | Development of policy briefs and recommendation for addressing causes and prevention of terrorism and violent extremism (TVE).
• Performed evaluation of current counter-terrorism approaches using statistical data and made recommendations on adopting additional methods to achieve better results and save lives.
• Researched on the impact of climate and environmental changes on the emergence of TVE and published a paper with policy recommendations to address this worsening situation.
• Led the review of six months TVE data to understand the impact of terrorism and advice member states on emerging threats through easily understandable documents.
• Worked closely with the database management unit to optimize data grouping and representation to achieve accurate and reliable data.
• Actively participated in a focal point meeting involving member state representatives on country situations and training needs
Responsible for the management of daily operations of the organization by creating and implementing organizational growth strategies. | Management of key functional managers and executives of the organization. | Organization and anchoring internal and external meetings. | Decision making on hiring and talent development programs. | Represented the firm during environmental activities including seminars, conference presentations and stakeholders/community meetings.
• Supervised 20+ staff effectively.
• Represented the firm during stakeholders meetings to address critical issues surrounding the remediation project and achieved trust and total collaboration of the community.
• Ensured delivery of quality services to clients and the community by closely monitoring field activities and writing reports.
• Developed strong documents for bid tenders resulting in the acquisition of two remediation contracts worth CAD$140, 000 + and CAD$1.2m +.
• Participated in the hiring process of 40+ competent contract staff for the remediation projects.
Responsible for laboratory analysis and preparation of standard solutions, equipment calibration and environmental sample collection.
• Performed laboratory analysis efficiently and ensured prompt delivery of reliable data.
• Monitored laboratory quality assurance/quality control which boosted client trust on generated data.
• Reviewed existing standard operating procedures for corrections and updates.
Responsible for continuous monitoring of selected water bodies for generation of publication and baseline data, and ecosystem sustainability. | Development of reports, journal manuscripts, conference papers, and audio-visuals for presentation.
• Performed water body monitoring efficiently and ensured reliable data for publication, environmental and public health safety.
• Secured CAD$3, 500 + worth of a small grant scheme for an individual project by writing compelling facts on the project's significance, benefits, impact, and feasibility.
Responsible for the inspection of factories for health and safety compliance. | Development of quarterly reports for to the head office. | Client Advice on food industry best practices.
• Ensured timely production of quarterly reports for submission to the head office.
• Enforced unbiased compliance with food industry best practices.
Teaching of relevant subjects as stipulated by the Ministry of Education. | Administering and grading of tests to assess students understanding and effectiveness of teaching method.
• Built a special bond with the students which ensured a relaxed learning atmosphere.
• Supervised 20+ students effectively
• Students excelled well during promotional exams.
General oil and gas lectures, petroleum economics, enterpreneurship, research writing, proposal writing, business law, environmental impact assessment, environmental laws, oilfield chemicals
Aquaculture, Fisheries Biology, fisheries management, Biostatistics, freshwater ecology, estuarine ecology, hydrobiology techniques
General biological science courses
General Science subjects