International Potato Center (CIP)
Research Assistant– Specialist in Rapid Multiplication Technologies of Potatoes - National Scientist Position
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant for conducting applied research and backstopping of rapid multiplication technologies of potatoes, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers.
The Position: The
research assistant will be in-charge of implementing research on in-vitro and
minituber multiplication technologies, organize the production of in-vitro and
minitubers as requested by public and private partner institutions.Research Assistant– Specialist in Rapid Multiplication Technologies of Potatoes - National Scientist Position
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant for conducting applied research and backstopping of rapid multiplication technologies of potatoes, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers.
The RA should be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners. The work will require frequent travel within Sub-Saharan Africa.
Duties and responsibilities
- The
research assistant will be responsible for the technical backstopping in
construction and management of different Rapid Multiplication Technologies
for potatoes.
- The
candidate will be responsible for the data management related to the
establishment of a regional potato genebank
- Documentation
of germplasm evaluation
- Regular
documentation and publication of research findings.
Selection Criteria
- Master’s
degree in Agronomy, Phytopathology, Agricultural-Engineering or
Agro-Biotechnology;
- At
least two years experience with clonally propagated crops, preferably
potatoes
- Experience
or good knowledge of, tissue-culture laboratories, aeroponics or
hydroponics in terms of construction, technical maintenance and crop
management
- Experience
with data management and scientific publications;
- Excellent
knowledge of data management and statistical software programs;
- Demonstrated
success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in
research or project implementation;
- Excellent
social skills, collaborative style, and ability to multi-task effectively;
- Proactive,
innovative and creative attitudes;
- Willingness
to travel within the region (estimated 30% of time);
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
- Knowledge
of Kiswahili preferred
- Must
be a Kenyan citizen or permanent resident of Kenya
Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to cip-nbo@cgiar.org copied to Elmar Schulte-Geldermann (e.schultegeldermann@cgiar.org).
The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.
Screening of applications will begin on 16 January 2012 and will continue until the post is filled.
CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.
Women and particularly urged to apply.
To learn more about CIP please visit www.cipotato.org
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