
International Rice Research Institute
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This position will be recruited for R&D on biotechnology – alternatives to chemical fertilizers. In the first 3 years contract, S/he will be a key researcher to implement the activities under the USDA – Fertilizer Right Project. This project aims to increase farming and fertilizer use efficiency, effectiveness and develop alternatives to chemical fertilizers and reduce GHG emissions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop alternatives to chemical fertilizers
- Lead in conducting field trials to validate alternatives to chemical fertilizers applied for rice and coffee
- Manage and develop technical packages and training materials on precision farming and site-specific nutrient management for rice in Vietnam;
- Lead the capacity building on – and scaling of – the above technologies and innovations
- Manage and oversee on project coordination activities such as workshops, reports, etc.
- Align and pro-actively engage with the project partners, e.g. DARDs, national institutions, etc.
- Supervise technicians to conduct the related experiments, field trials, and demonstrations
- Deliver timely and outcome-oriented strategies and reports to relevant IRRI staff
- Ensure and prepare the quality of research/technical reports and data
- Data management to guarantee quality data, data back up, and data integrity
Qualifications:
- MSc on Biotechnology / Biochemistry, and at least 6 years of relevant experience
- PhD on Biotechnology / Biochemistry, and at least 3 years of relevant experience
Skills Required Mandatory:
- Background in biotechnology / biochemistry
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Preferred:
- Experience relevant to fertilizer
- Have a mix of practical field skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience with rice and/ or coffee
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