Assistant scientist - wild rice researchInternational Rice Research Institute

About IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
Under the minimal supervision of Scientist, facilitate the planning, designing, and implementation of all the experiments, including but not limited to data gathering, seed processing and management, crop management, and attend to all biosafety regulatory requirements and specific project goals and research objectives. Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to exchange conceptual ideas and to effectively gather feedback and research-related requirements for the advancement of the project. Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research data gathered from the project trials and contribute to manuscript for reports/publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences. Supervise, coach and guide scholars, OJTs, researchers and research technicians. Coordinate and prepare training sessions for a variety of people.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.
Roles and Responsibilities
Facilitate the planning, designing and implementation of all the experiments, including but not limited to data gathering, seed processing and management, and crop management
Attend to all biosafety regulatory requirements and specific project goals and research objectives
Contribute to the development of research proposals including review of related literature, selection of adequate research tools and equipment, verification of suggested methodologies and establishment of parameters
Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to exchange conceptual ideas and to effectively gather feedback and research-related requirements for the advancement of the project
Provide assistance and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering the implementation of experiments, including logistics
Constantly monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations to improve research activities/tasks performed by Research technicians and Researchers in order to maintain smooth conduct of field and greenhouse experiments as well as to foster a productive working environment
Coordinate with required IRRI services and supplies to ensure smooth implementation of experiments
Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research data gathered from the project trials.
Evaluate, validate and contribute to the interpretation of results contribute to the writing of manuscripts for reports/publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences.
Prepare and submit updated of research outputs to the Scientist in a timely manner
Supervise and lead the maintenance of accurate data recording and update database for efficient storage and retrieval of information
Administer effective coordination and preparations of trainings by ensuring that the training materials, logistical arrangements and resource persons are appropriate to the defined objectives
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture major in Plant Breeding or related discipline and 4 years of relevant work experience in rice research
Master of Science degree in Agriculture major in Plant Breeding/Genetics or related discipline and 1 year relevant work experience in rice research
Skills Required
Mandatory
Experience in rice breeding with special reference to healthier rice varieties development
Preferred
Knowledge of GMOs and statistical packages
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
International Rice Research Institute

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time