The
International Potato Center (CIP) seeks to recruit two (2) dynamic CONSULTANTS (Molecular
Biologist) for the West Bengal Project: ‘Developing
local Seed Potato Production System in West Bengal’
The Position: The selected candidates will be
based at Jalpaigudi, West Bengal. He/she will supervise
operations in the locations and consultants and will report to the Principal Scientist.
Consultancy Fee: INR 40,000 -45,000 per month
depending on experience and expertise
Key Responsibilities
· Diagnostics of potato
seed and soil borne diseases such as (scab, wart, PCN, Ralstonia and viruses)
using ELISA, PCR, LAMP assay, microscopy and morphological diagnostic methods.
· Develop and implement
plant diagnostic or prevention programs and plans, conduct, analyze,
interpret and trouble shoot diagnostic results.
· Provide information on
integrated approaches to monitoring, managing and controlling root and
tuber crops pests/disease.
· Prepare inventory list
and list reagents for procurement.
· Provide advice and
recommendations on all safety aspects for transport, handling, storage, usage
· and disposal of
pesticides/fungicides/nematicides
Why should
you consider this opportunity?
· CIP
is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong,
state-of-the-art R&D background.
· CIP
is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and
gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of
the developing world.
· CIP
is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure
future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security,
and improving natural resources.
Requirements
Selection Criteria
- MSc in Plant Pathology (PhD preferred but not required).
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in working in molecular
laboratory.
- Proven experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability
to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
- Willingness
to travel and work in rural, resource-limited areas.
Benefits
What are we offering?
· Excellent working environment.
· Compensation package
commensurate with experience.
· Two (5) months fixed
term contract, consultant based in Jalpaigudi
· Work in an equal and
diverse workplace.
How to apply?
Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C V in English with at least three
(3) professional references. Screening of applications will begin shortly
after the last day of application (3 weeks from start of application). All
applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will
be contacted.
This
position will have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Learn
more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
CIP
is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.