- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is a CGIAR Consortium Research Centre that aims at rural transformation throughout the tropics as smallholder households increase their use of trees in agricultural landscapes to improve their food security, nutrition security, income, health, shelter, social cohesion, energy resources and environmental sustainability.
JOB SUMMARY
RequirementsBachelor’s or master’s degree in plant pathology or related discipline.Thorough knowledge of the field of work or specialized equipment.Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of the research support function.Basic supervisory skills and experience.Minimum of two years of experience in plant pathology or related field researchRequires good knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a disciplineThe position holder will require a minimum of 6 months of on-the-job training.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducting greenhouse and Field experiments on rust research.Prepare greenhouse and field experiments (trials and nurseries), for seedling characterization and field resistanceRace purificationSpore multiplication and storageRace characterization in the greenhouseScreening S1 and S2 trials for seedling resistance to SR and YR.Sentinel nurseries and trap nursery monitoring.Working with partners to distribute sentinel nurseries annuallyPlanting trap nurseries and multiplication nurseries during the main and offseason.Data management.Data CollectionLead data capture and input race characterization with guidance from scientists.Examine data for accuracy before analysis.Prepare historical data for curation.Implement electronic data capture in all the field-testing locations using the EBS or other appropriate application to ensure quick turnaround.Assist M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in data analysis.Assist in drafting project progress reports.Assist in preparing tables and figures from research results for project reports, publications, draft manuscripts, etc.Capacity building and COS supervision.Provide training and backstopping services, especially for COS staff for greenhouse activitiesProvide technical assistance to visiting scientists and studentsSupervise contract and casual labor in data taking.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Research planning, Data analysis, Reporting
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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