Research Position in Cropping Systems Agronomy at AfricaRice in Cotonou

Research Assistant Job at Africa Rice Center in Cotonou, Benin at the GSS level in Cropping Systems Agronomy.
Study Subject: Cropping Systems Agronomy
Employer: Africa Rice Center
Level: Research
Scholarship Description: The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is an association of 24 African member states and one of the 15 international Centers supported by the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (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. AfricaRice is temporarily headquartered in Cotonou, Benin.
Requirements::
-A M.Sc., “DEA” degree or equivalent in agronomy, soil Science or any closely related field.
-At least 5-year experience in the establishment, monitoring of on-farm and on-station research trials. Experience in rice research and laboratory analysis will be of added advantage
-Knowledge of statistical analysis of research data, using SAS and Genstat
-Be familiar with the use of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
-Fluency in English or French with a working knowledge in the other language is highly desirable
-The applicant should be prepared for work-related travel within the mandate area of AfricaRice
-Be able to take initiatives and work satisfactorily with a minimum supervision in a multicultural setting


Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 June 2011


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