The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic Agronomist as Senior Research Associate to support the implementation of the project “Potato production through zero-tillage with straw mulch: an innovative technology for sustainable intensification and diversification of rice-based systems to improve livelihoods of small-scale farmers in Asia–” in Patna, Bihar, India.

About the role: The successful candidate will lead and conduct the project’s implementation plan to contribute with research publications. The candidate will work with interdisciplinary science teams at CIP’s regional office in New Delhi, India and headquarters in Lima, Peru. This position will be based in Patna, Bihar, India and will report to the Project Manager/Project Investigator.

Key responsibilities:

•        Supervise a team of researchers and technician who execute a project to guarantee its correct development and outcomes.
•        Produce scientific papers to be submitted and published to contribute with the dissemination and knowledge of the research project.
•        Provide oversight and guidance to researchers to contribute with their professional develop and research projects deliverers.
•        Advise and provide feedback to the projects activities to achieve the results expected.
•        Facilitate and provide relevant information about the available resources to support the research project.
•        Develop policy analysis, research and evaluation plans to guarantee the researchers and technicians have a protocol to follow while doing the experiment.
•        Develop experiment trials to guarantee the proper development of the research experiment.
•        Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

•        Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biology or other related field agriculture.
•        Strong experience of at least 8 years in agriculture including designing, implementing, and analyzing agronomic on-station and on-farm trials.
•        Experience in soil analysis (C, N, P, texture, bulk density, salinity, soil microbiology activity indicators) and nutrients-soil fertility management is highly desirable.
•        Field-based rural development project promoting agricultural or other technological innovation, preferably in potato in India.
•        Strong experience in project management and coordinating several research-for-development activities.
•        Knowledge of social science research, including gender research is desirable.
•        Experience in the use of digital data collection tools is desired.
•        Good record of scientific and technical publications.
•        Willingness to travel frequently in-country and work under field conditions.
•        Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi (knowledge of regional languages would be an advantage).Good record of scientific and technical publications.

Benefits

What are we offering?

• Great career opportunity in an international organization.
• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
• One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.