The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

Located at Hanoi hub, under the direct supervision of the Associate Member of Staff, the incumbent will provide efficient and effective support to the microbiology and molecular biology laboratories.

Support lab-related activities including preparation of reagents and consumables, cleaning, etc.;

Perform routine activities in molecular biology: DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis etc.;

Perform routine activities in microbiology: media preparation, culture and purification of bacteria and fungi, etc.;

Support staff and students with greenhouse-related activities: watering plants, recording of data etc.;

Support the lab manager with various tasks including placing orders, managing stocks and inventories, recording data for quality management etc.;

Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Technology career or equivalent in biology, microbiology or molecular biology with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in soil, agriculture or environmental science;

Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques (culture and purification of microorganisms, DNA extraction, PCR);

Good computer skills, especially with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and in internet-based communications;

Good command of the English language is desirable, both written and spoken;

Strong interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills; courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds;

Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting, problem solving, accuracy, high attention to details;

Ability to work with significant independence within assigned areas; Dynamic and self-motivated character, willingness to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed.

This position is a national recruited position based in Hanoi, Vietnam. The initial contract will be for 1 year, subject to a probation period of 2 months, and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.

This position is graded at BG5 level, with a minimum basic salary of VND 17,490,758 in a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to monthly allowances, insurance, retirement plan, staff training and development, paid time off and flexible working arrangements.

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number – 2024.08 Research Assistant II as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting (Cover letter should illustrate your motivation to apply and suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications and work responsibilities. Detailed curriculum vitae should include the names and email addresses of three professional referees who are knowledgeable about your skills and professional abilities). The Alliance collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Applications closing date: November 13, 2024

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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