The International Potato Center is looking for a Senior Research Associate

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Senior Research Associate in Agronomy to assist the Project Manager in the implementation of the potato project: “Sustainable Intensification of Potato in Rice based systems in Odisha for Increased Productivity and Profitability” in Odisha, India.

About the role:

The Senior Research Associate will work with the project team and other partners on the implementation of project activities in the field, collection of research data, publication of research findings, and that those findings are translated into a form that will enable practitioners to take new methods and tools to scale.  In addition, the scientist will also help with capacity strengthening efforts linked to building a community of practice knowledgeable in potato seed systems, crop management and post-harvest management. The position requires an experienced potato person with good quantitative and writing skills combined with an ability to teach complex topics to researchers at different levels of expertise and as well it will be an opportunity to develop publications.  The position will be based in Bhubaneswar, India and report directly to the Project Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct demonstrations on improved production practices related to plant or soil nutrition, pest and disease management, mechanization and water management.
• Conduct field visits to monitor and collect seed, plant, and soil samples and testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes
• Provide trainings to farmers, project partners and extension agents on improved production practices.
• Contribute to writing training materials, technical progress reports and annual reviews and workplans as directed by the Project Manager.
• Assist the project manager in administrative tasks and activities related to knowledge management and generating communication outputs for users of technologies.

Requirements

• Masters or higher degree in Agronomy or any other Plant Science.
• At least 8 years of experience in field work preferably on potato.
• Expertise in experimental design related to field agronomy, data collection, analysis, etc.
• Experience of coordinating and technical reporting.
• Good record of scientific and technical publications.
• Strong understanding of integrating gender and other social equity considerations into project design and delivery.