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 |
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