Associate Scientist Jobs in Guwahati - INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER
Associate Scientist
INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER
Expired
Posted: 23 Nov 21
Job Description
About the role:
This position will be based in Guwahati, India and will report to the Project Manager.
The successful candidate will provide support to partners in planning and setting up field demonstrations, implementing sustainable intensification strategies, best practices in crop protection and improved storage management to minimize losses.
The candidate will work with interdisciplinary science teams at CIP’s regional office in New Delhi, India and headquarters in Lima, Peru.
The work duties include frequent travel within Assam.
Key responsibilities:
• Plan, prioritize and manage an independent research agenda effectively.
• Ensure the proper execution of the whole process of research in the projects/theme in charge.
• Build internal and external contacts to develop relationships for future collaborations.
• Keep team members informed of the latest scientific advances in their fields of development.
• Develop new projects proposals and applications for external research funding by building on existing strengths and experience.
• Publish scientific papers in high-impact academic journals according to the discipline, prepare project reports and policy briefs, and presentations at professional workshops and seminars.
• Supervise staff in charge, contribute to their performance evaluations and identify succession planning and development.
• Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.
• PhD degree in Agronomy or other related field agriculture.
• At least 8 years of extensive experiences preferable in potato research and extension work with good knowledge of crop production and protection practices, including storage management.
• Good data management and statistical skills and proficiency in the use of key software applications (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi (knowledge of regional languages would be an advantage).
• Extensive experiences in training programs and ability working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Great career opportunity in an international organization.
• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
• One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
Job Particulars
Role research jrf srf
Education M Phil / Ph.D(Biotechnology)
Who can apply Experienced (3+ Years)
Hiring Process Telephonic Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id1355332
Job Category Others
Locality Address 6th Mile
State Assam
Country India
About Company
The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato and andean roots and tubers. It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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