Research Associate - GCAP - Pipeline

Job opening ID	61
Number of positions	1
Deadline	25 Feb-2014
Job Category	Nationally Recruited Staff
Department	CIMMYT
Designation	Research Associate - GCAP - Pipeline
Country	Kenya
Roles and responsibilities	• Organize, plant and manage herbicide formulation trials in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. • Organize, plant and manage multi-location variety evaluation trials of herbicide resistant maize in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. • Organize, plant and manage seed increase activities in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. • Manage data collection from variety evaluation and cropping system trials. • Carry out data entry, management and analysis for variety evaluation and cropping system trials. • Coordinate and conduct on-station and on-farm trials. • Assist in drafting technical reports and journal papers from CIMMYT research related work. • Assist Scientists with sampling plants for quality control among herbicide resistant maize lines. • Support seed companies in Seed Production, Packaging, Shipment, and Regulatory requirements. Administration • Provide technical support to CIMMYT scientists. • Supervise field staff. • Network with partners/stakeholders and train them in cropping system, data collection and analysis. • Any other duties and miscellaneous tasks as required and as assigned from time to time. Networking and Workshops • Assist in drafting seminar, workshop and conference papers. • Organize, attend and participate in training workshops, project meetings.
Skill set	• A Master’s degree in Seed Science, Plant Breeding, Agronomy or Crop Protection. • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field. • Strong statistical skills in SAS, Gensat or R packages. • Evidence of experience in draft technical reports and journal papers. • Practical experience in field experimental work. • Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently. • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision. • Experience in the seed industry and knowledge in seed sales. • Good interpersonal skills, integrity, honesty and self-motivation. • Able to work well within a team. • Driving competency.
Work experience	2 years
Advert	Research Associate - CIMMYT.doc.pdf
Duty station	Nairobi, Kenya
Job Summary	The incumbent will provide technical support to the Scientists in organizing, planting and managing trials in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. To apply click here