Job Announcement: Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Plant Biotechnology, Benin

Started by sparrow, Sep 25, 2010, 09:01 AM

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The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA) is seeking for a highly qualified Post Doctoral
Fellow (PDF) in Plant Biotechnology to be based at its temporary headquarters in Cotonou, Benin.
About AfricaRice

Job Title: PDF in Plant Biotechnology
Ref: IRS/06/RD/September 2010

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) ex WARDA is an association of 24 African member states and
one of the 15 international Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The Center's mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation and food
security in Africa, through research, development and partnership activities aimed at increasing the
productivity and profitability of the rice sector in ways that ensure the sustainability of the farming
environment. The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) ex WARDA is temporarily headquartered in
Cotonou, Benin.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working on rice and will work under
the direct supervision of the Head of the Biotechnology Unit. He/she will be mostly involved with the
daily implementation of the phenotyping and genotyping activities of the MARS project funded by
the Generation Challenge Programme (GCP) and will work in close collaboration with the
ecophysiologist, molecular biologist, breeders and biometrician.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
His/her specific tasks will include the following:
 Establish – in collaboration with the ecophysiologist and breeders – a field phenotyping
platform for drought tolerance in three partner countries
 Establish – in collaboration with the ecophysiologist – a rain-out shelter at AfricaRice
Set up– in collaboration with the biometrician, ecopysiologist and breeders – protocols for
phenotyping of breeding material for drought tolerance and yield potential for field and
controlled conditions
 Be involved in the genotyping of the MARS population
 Set up– in collaboration with the biometrician and breeders – the database and manage
experimental data
 Train and strengthen the capacity of the national agricultural research system partners
 Report on project research activities and prepare posters
 Publish papers in international refereed journals and conference proceedings
 Undertake any other duties as required by the supervisor

QUALIFICATION
The selected candidate should have:
 A PhD degree in plant genetics, physiology or equivalent
 Research experience on drought tolerance in crops
 Knowledge of experimental designs and statistical analysis of data
 Knowledge and experience on rice research will be an advantage
 Strong oral and written communication skills in English and/or French with a
good working knowledge of the other language.
 Excellent communication skills in either English or French, with a working knowledge
of the other
 Proven ability to work efficiently as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
 Ability to work under minimal supervision

DURATION OF THE APPOINTMENT
The appointment is for two years with possibility for renewal.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Candidates should send an application (including date of availability and a statement of any special
qualifications for the position) and an up-to-date curriculum vitae with the names and addresses
(including telephone / fax / e-mail) of three referees to:

The Human Resources Manager
AfricaRice
01 BP 2031 Cotonou, Benin
F: + (229) 21 35 05 56; T: (229) 21 35 01 88
Email: africarice-hr@cgiar.org

Applications will be considered up to 31 October 2010 or until the position is filled.

AfricaRice believes that staff diversity promotes excellence in its operations, and encourages
applications from women and developing country professionals.

AfricaRice thanks all applicants but only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Biotechnology, Benin


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