Research Associate - GCAP - Pipeline

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Job opening ID61
Number of positions1
Deadline25 Feb-2014
Job CategoryNationally Recruited Staff
DepartmentCIMMYT
DesignationResearch Associate - GCAP - Pipeline
CountryKenya
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 experience2 years
AdvertResearch Associate - CIMMYT.doc.pdf
Duty stationNairobi, Kenya
Job SummaryThe incumbent will provide technical support to the Scientists in organizing, planting and managing trials in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

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