ILRI Research Associate - Brachiaria Grasses Research - Jobs in Kenya

ILRI Research Associate - Brachiaria Grasses Research - Jobs in Kenya

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate II to provide technical support to the Brachiaria grasses research project.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.

It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia

Responsibilities:

Isolation of plant beneficial microbes of Brachiaria grass and other tropical forage species, and their identification using classical taxonomy and molecular techniques.

Biochemical characterization of endophytes and other plant associated microbes for plant beneficial properties in laboratory and evaluate subset of microbes in greenhouse and field conditions for plant growth promotion, phosphate solubilization, drought tolerance and diseases management.

Regular maintenance of working and stock culture of fungi and bacteria.

Mass multiplication of tropical forage species using tissue culture technique.

Collection of experimental data, summarise and write technical report and research articles.

Carry other activities in line with his/her skills and competencies as required by the BecA-ILRI Hub’s Brachiaria project.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s /Master’s degree in agriculture and biological sciences and related field

At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Experience of working in laboratory and field environments

Preference will be given to the candidate with experience in molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology techniques, agriculture and bioinformatics

Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken

How to apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position,, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our recruitment portal on or before 24th June 2019.

The position title and reference number REF: RA/ BecA/ 2019 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Associate - Brachiaria Grasses Research - Jobs in Kenya

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