IRRI is looking for Assistant Scientist 2020 in Dhaka

IRRI is looking for Assistant Scientist – Hybrid Rice Breeding 2020 in Dhaka.

This position will be responsible for conducting breeding trials in the field, research in the lab and train the manpower of partners of the IRRI-PPP project. Under the guidance of the Supervisor, develop breeding strategies for partners, develop protocol and all breeding and project related activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

Purpose

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Private Partners research including reviewing related literature and providing logistical support
• Exchange conceptual ideas with collaborating partners and seek feedback
• Coordinate with collaborating partners on their research requirements
• Verify suggested methodologies and establish parameters
• Select adequate research tools and equipment
• Assist in the identification of research technicians and assign tasks/responsibilities
• Coordinate the required services and supplies for rice breeding activities

Engagement

• Provide technical assistance and guidelines to partners and project staff on implementation of experiment(s) including the logistics
• Assign, monitor and evaluate partners research activities/tasks performed by Researchers, Research Technicians and contract workers; provide guidance when necessary
• Maintain smooth relationship with partners and fostering a productive teamwork environment
• Assist in developing standard research protocol
• Summarize and validate data using appropriate advanced statistical tools independently
• Assist in the interpretation of results in relation to laboratory experiments
• Make recommendations for further research
• Assure maintenance of accurate data recording and update database for efficient storage and retrieval of information

Delivery

• Summarize research findings and draft manuscripts for publication in refereed journals
• Take part in developing suitable rice breeding strategies in close coordination with the partners Molecular experts and breeders
• Lead in the development of training materials and provide training in breeding to the partners field research officers
• Contribute in preparing annual progress reports for the project
• Prepare posters and papers for presentation at local and international conferences
• Draft training material using readily available published information (i.e. protocols, methodology)
• Prepare necessary supply; identify resource persons; make sure that the logistics are appropriate for defined purpose
• Supervise the work of research officer and research technicians
• Carry out performance appraisals of research officer/research technicians
• Contribute to the professional development of research officer/research technicians
• Facilitate the timely transfer of germplasm from IRRI HQ and contribute in laboratory based activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.