NGO Jobs – Research Assistant – Plant Pathology at The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)

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Reports to: ECABREN Coordinator/ Plant Pathologist
Organisation: The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Duty Station: Kawanda, Uganda
About CIAT:
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org) – develops technologies, innovative methods, and new knowledge that better enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make agriculture competitive and profitable as well as sustainable and resilient. (www.ciat.cgiar.org). CIAT is seeking to recruit highly motivated individuals to join the team at the Kampala Office. The individuals should be capable of serving a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
Job Summary: The position provides support in all areas of bean pathology including pathogen identification and characterization using conventional and molecular biology techniques, as well as integrated disease management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work with Senior Scientist to provide technical support in all areas of bean pathology including conducting field surveys, as well as laboratory and screen house experiments.
  • Conduct field trials on disease epidemiology and integrated management of foliar, soil, and postharvest diseases of beans.
  • Provide support in training of Scientists and Technicians from National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) partners in pathogen diagnostics and characterization.
  • Giving technical support to postgraduate students conducting thesis research in bean pathology.
  • Analyzing data and developing reports and publications on the research activities.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
  • Masters degree in agriculture or equivalent, with emphasis in Plant Pathology.
  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a busy plant pathology laboratory, preferably in an international organization.
  • A Bachelors of Science degree with extensive experience in laboratory, screenhouse and field experience in Plant Pathology will be considered.
  • Experience with standard molecular biology techniques is an added advantage.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
  • Strong attention to detail and maintaining a timely and efficient work flow.
  • Good statistical analysis and report writing skills.
  • Ability to cope with heavy intermittent workloads extending beyond office hours and during weekends.
How to apply: 
All interested candidates must clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line and all attachments are to be named by the applicant’s surname. Please send cover letter and CV with contacts of three references to: International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), P.O. Box 6247, Kampala, Uganda or Email to: ciat-uganda@cgiar.org.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 10th May 2013
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