INTERNATIONAL
RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST: Assistant Scientist - Agronomy
(PRS-2012-51-BB)
REFERENCE NUMBER: PRS-2012-51-BB
APPLY BY: 06 April 2012
The successful candidate shall
lead the conceptualization, development, and upgrading of farmer-oriented web-
and mobile phone-based decision tools - together with the associated conduct of
field evaluation trials, training and development of promotional materials and
documentation - for improved nutrient and crop management in rice-based
systems.
DUTIES
• Lead the conceptualization,
development, maintenance, documentation, and translation for farmer-oriented
web- and mobile phone-based decision tools for improved nutrient and crop
management of rice-based systems
• Coordinate with partners the
implementation field trials to evaluate and refine the decision tools and use
the findings from field trials to upgrade the decision tools
• Serve as a contact with public
and private sector partners involved in the development, release, upgrading,
and promotion of web- and mobile phone-based decision tools
• Devise training and promotional
materials and serve as a resource person for training and orientation
activities on Nutrient Manager and Crop Manager decision tools
• Perform all other related
duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervising IRS
QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS:
• BS in Soil Science, Agronomy,
or related field
• At least three (3) years of
relevant field experience with rice-based systems
• Knowledge of data management
and profiency in the use of MS Excel
• Good working knowledge of soil,
nutrient, and crop management
• Knowledge of an experiemental
design and experience with data analysis and statistical software is an
advantage
• Good written communication
skills
• Good training and presentation
skills
Screening will start on 06 April
2012 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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