Research Assistant – Wheat rust pathology- CIMMYT

13 hours ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

Conducting greenhouse and Field experiments on rust research.

  • Prepare greenhouse and field experiments (trials and nurseries), for seedling characterization and field resistance
  • Race purification
  • Spore multiplication and storage
  • Race characterization in the greenhouse
  • Screening S1 and S2 trials for seedling resistance to SR and YR.

Sentinel nurseries and trap nursery monitoring.

  • Working with partners to distribute sentinel nurseries annually
  • Planting trap nurseries and multiplication nurseries during the main and offseason.

Data management.

  • Data Collection
  • Lead data capture and input race characterization with guidance from scientists.
  • Examine data for accuracy before analysis.
  • Prepare historical data for curation.
  • Implement electronic data capture in all the field-testing locations using the EBS or other appropriate application to ensure quick turnaround.
  • Assist M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in data analysis.

Assist in drafting project progress reports.

  • Assist in preparing tables and figures from research results for project reports, publications, draft manuscripts, etc.

Capacity building and COS supervision.

  • Provide training and backstopping services, especially for COS staff for greenhouse activities
  • Provide technical assistance to visiting scientists and students
  • Supervise contract and casual labor in data taking.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in plant pathology or related discipline.
  • Thorough knowledge of the field of work or specialized equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of the research support function.
  • Basic supervisory skills and experience.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in plant pathology or related field research
  • Requires good knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline
  • The position holder will require a minimum of 6 months of on-the-job training.

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