plant Pathologist vacancy at IRRI, Philippines

INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

POST: Plant Pathologist/Crop Health Management Specialist (Scientist/Senior Scientist)

LAST DATE:  20 October 2011

We are looking for a senior scientist who will use crop health/disease management approaches to provide practical tools and strategies to address chronic and emerging rice plant diseases in the context of changing production scenarios and climate change. The research will contribute to Program 3 of the Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP): “Ecological and sustainable management of rice-based production systems.” The scientist will collaborate with a team of agronomists, crop production specialists, and breeders working on diseases, insects, weeds, and rodents.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will engage in all aspects of leading a crop health/disease research-for-development program in collaboration with scientists from other disciplines:

• Conduct disease/pest surveillance in a practical context, monitoring emerging disease problems, leading to practical management recommendations

• Integrate crop health management approaches (including host plant resistance and crop management) to derive practical recommendations for Develop crop health/disease management decision tools for extension

• Develop strategies to mitigate effects of climate change on rice crop health

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• The successful candidate should have a PhD in plant pathology/pests/diseases or a related discipline

• With at least 5 years of post-PhD research or equivalent other research experience

• Strong background in crop health/plant pathology research-for-development and extension

• Experience in leading complex projects

• He or she should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and excellent written and spoken English

Screening will start on 20 October 2011 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.

Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.

Join us to deliver rice science for a better world

Interested candidates should apply online. Should you encounter problems applying online please email at IRRIRecruitment@irri.org.

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