Associate Scientist

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About the Organization

With more than 45 years of research-for-development work in potato and sweetpotato, the International Potato Center (CIP) has contributed to greater food and nutrition security, economic growth and prosperity. CIP breeders and plant scientists work with local partners and farmers to develop and manage potato and sweetpotato varieties that are more resilient to the extremes of climate, pests and diseases, produce higher yields, and have better nutritional and culinary qualities.

Job Description

This position will be based in Karnal, Haryana, India. The selected candidate will be under the direct supervision and guidance of the Principal Investigator of the project.

Job Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will mainly focus on these tasks/responsibilities below:

• Provide scientific leadership in the development of training materials and capacity-building programs, both online and in-person, on best potato seed production practices and the participatory evaluation of CIP germplasm using the PVS approach.
• Oversee and facilitate the supply of CIP advanced germplasm and potato seed of released Indian varieties for adaptability trials and seed multiplication in Afghanistan.
• Lead the design and supervision of research trials for evaluating potato varieties and CIP germplasm under Afghan conditions.
• Conduct statistical analyses, synthesize research findings, and ensure the timely preparation of monthly and annual technical reports for donors.
• Contribute to and/or lead the formulation of new project proposals and funding opportunities related to potato research and development in collaboration with national and international partners.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, experience, skills and personal characteristics:

• PhD Scientist with 8-10 years’ potato field experience on quality potato seed production, experience in imparting training on best potato production practices to farmers/ extension staff, developing the training material and can support in writing the potato proposals for funding
• Experience in lab, people and project management.
• Advanced level in written and spoken English.
• Analytical thinking, hard worker, organized, good communicating and continuous improvement.
• The successful candidate will be required to show integrity and attention to detail handling confidential and sensitive information.

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