N-24-52 Junior Research Assistant

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The International Potato Center (CIP) offers a Junior Research Assistant position focused on supporting potato breeding stages. The role involves data management and analysis, logistical support, and collaboration in a scientific research environment. Successful candidates will require a degree related to agriculture or biology, experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

Prestations

Generous compensation package

Great career opportunity in an international organization

Fixed-term employee contract with renewal possibilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in a research environment.
• Skills in managing phenotypic data and basic statistical analysis.
• Experience with scientific equipment and devices.

Responsabilités

• Assist in potato breeding stages and manage breeding crossing blocks.
• Collect and analyze data from experiments to ensure database accuracy.
• Support administration and logistics for effective project supply chains.

Connaissances

Analytical support

Problem solving

Teamwork

Data management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biology or Agricultural Engineering

Description du poste

TheInternational Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Junior Research Assistant with ahigh level of commitment to support the Genetic and Crop Improvement GlobalProgram and the potato breeding stages.

About the role: The selected candidate will assist in the different potatobreeding stages using the accelerate breeding scheme and will report to theResearch Associate. Thi position will be responsible of the management breedingcrossing blocks, collect all the data from the experiments to guarantee theinformation in the database is complete and accurate. Also, the person selectedwill support the design, management and evaluation of experiments under fieldand greenhouse at several locations in Peru, but the position will be based in Huancayo,Junín.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides analytical support to contribute withthe experiments’ outcomes analysis.
  
• Collect all the data from the experimentsto guarantee the information in the database is complete and accurate.
  
• Analyze the data collected using differentprograms to contribute with the experiments drafts papers.
  
• Support on administration and logisticsoperations to guarantee an effective supply chain for the projects’ needs.
  
• Review and analyze information related tothe projects/area topic to contribute in the construction of the draft paper.
  
• Supervise and provide specificinstructions to the technicians and auxiliaries to guarantee the correctexecution of the experiment.
  
• Comply with applicable health and safetyCIP policies and procedures.
  

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomist, Biologist or Agricultural Engineeringwith 1 year of work experience at least.
  
• Experience working in close collaboration with a scientific researchenvironment.
  
• Experience in collecting, managing phenotypic data and basic statisticalanalysis using MS Office.
  
• Skills in using and learning how to use scientific equipment anddevices.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability on problem solving and capability to workindependently.
  
• Hard working with ability to handle multiple work activities in aneffective and satisfactory manner.
  
• Willingness to undertake national and international travel.
  
• Excellent Spanish written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Intermediate written and oral communication skills in English.
  

What are we offering?

• Great career opportunity in an international organization.
  
• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
  
• Fixed-term employee contract for 12 months with the possibility ofrenewal.