ILRI Research Associate – Germplasm Health - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
ILRI Research Associate – Germplasm Health - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
The Position: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit Research Associate II – Germplasm Health who will be working with Feed and Forage Development Program (FFD) at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
General:
The International Livestock Research Institute (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 as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this post is to participate and assist the activities related to germplasm health at the ILRI forage genebank
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out surveillance on plant diseases and pests in different field stations of the Genebank and provide suggestion for proper fungicides and pesticides application
Conduct greenhouse bioassays for determining virulence of viral, bacterial, phytoplasma and fungal pathogens including host propagation, inoculation, evaluation and data recording
Prepare the reports corresponding to the germplasm health evaluation in the laboratory and field
Maintain accurate records of laboratory and field activities in the database
Apply for the issuing of the phytosanitary certificate for germplasm request and export of Genebank materials
Collaborate in the management and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) and comply with all the requirements of the system
Assist in the planning, organizing and execution of the Germplasm Health Unit (GHU) activities
Assist in preparing and updating Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for the GHU
Assist in maintenance and calibration of the GHU equipment
Perform inventory counts and request for quotation for GHU activities
Assist in daily supervision of activities and equipment, and the training of temporary staff and students
Carry out the technical activities in the laboratory during the night, weekend and
public holiday if reasonably requested according to the SOPs
Other related duties as required and assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Requirements:
Education
Bachelor degree of Diploma with Plant Pathology/Seed Technology
Training:
Experience on QMS is an advantage
Skills:
Effective communication in English, both written and oral
Good understanding of molecular laboratory techniques
Broad knowledge of plant diseases, pests, and Integrated pest management (IPM)
Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental design principles
Basic knowledge of chemistry, math and biology
Ability to learn new technologies and apply it to solve problems
Ability to operate and maintain the laboratory equipment
Time management skills to work on several different projects at once
Efficient data recording and management skills
Ability to work as a team member as well as independently
Ability to work with laboratory chemicals, fungicides and other potential irritating substances
Ability to do routine and repetitious work for long hours in the laboratory or field
Flexibility to make occasional additional hours of work or days of weekend if reasonably requested
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years relevant experience Or Diploma in relevant field with four years of relevant experience
Experience in plant diseases diagnosis in the laboratory and field
Experience working in laboratory, screen house and field environments
Experienced in the growth and propagation of plants, preferably forages
Experience in seed technology or conservation of plant genetic resources
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 14th May 2019
Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae.
The position and reference number: REF: RA/19/19 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter.
All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:
For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Associate – Germplasm Health - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
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