Assistant Scientist - Breeding
Job Description
Title: Assistant Scientist - Breeding
Company Name: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science with specialization in Genetics and Breeding and 4 years of relevant work experience in modern breeding methodologies and breeding informatics
∎ Master of Science degree in Genetics and Breeding and 2 year relevant work experience in modern breeding methodologies and breeding informatics
∎ A PhD degree in Breeding, molecular breeding, Genetics and experience of working with an international organizations will be given preference
Job Context:
∎ Job Purpose: 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.
∎ This position will be based at our country office in Dhaka, Bangladesh and is open to Bangladeshi nationalities only
Job 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
∎ Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time
Additional Requirements:
∎ Has proven technical proficiency in conducting breeding research experiments
∎ Experience working on inbred and hybrid rice varietal development
∎ Has strong oral and written communication skills
∎ Has strong analytical skills
∎ Has some experience with quality assurance
∎ Has some experience with research management
∎ Has good presentation skills
∎ Has excellent computer skills
Salary:
∎ Basic (54,883 - 101,167) BDT per Month
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Housing Allowance: 30% of base pay per month, Transport Allowance: 12,000 BDT, Festival Bonus: 2 times each year, Contributory Provident Fund (CPF), Returning Mother Allowance: BDT-1,000 per month for 9 months to female employees post-delivery of a baby to support return to the workplace, Medical insurance coverage: maximum US$16,000/year and other admissible benefits
Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2020
Company Information:
∎ 3 Oct 2020
∎ International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
∎ Address : IRRI Bangladesh Office, House-103, Road-1, Block-F, Banani, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Web : www.irri.org
Category: Agro (Plant/Animal/Fisheries)
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 15th Oct 2020
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