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Associate Scientist (N-25-29)

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karnal haryana india

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support security training evaluation leadership development adaptability design research synthesize reports collaboration

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks to recruit a

full-time Scientist

to support the implementation of the

FAO’s “Additional Financing for Afghanistan Emergency Food Security Project.”

The position will be

based in Karnal, Haryana, India

, and will play a key role in strengthening Afghanistan’s potato seed systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging potato seed supply to Kabul, developing training materials, and delivering both virtual and in-person training sessions for trainers and farmers on best practices in potato seed production. Additionally, the Scientist will develop protocols for the evaluation of CIP germplasm to identify and advance locally adapted potato varieties and will prepare monthly and annual technical project reports.

About the role:

This position will be based in

Karnal, Haryana, India

. The selected candidate will be under the direct supervision and guidance of the Principal Investigator of the project.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will mainly focus on these tasks/responsibilities below:
  • Provide scientific leadership in the development of training materials and capacity-building programs, both online and in-person, on best potato seed production practices and the participatory evaluation of CIP germplasm using the PVS approach.
  • Oversee and facilitate the supply of CIP advanced germplasm and potato seed of released Indian varieties for adaptability trials and seed multiplication in Afghanistan.
  • Lead the design and supervision of research trials for evaluating potato varieties and CIP germplasm under Afghan conditions.
  • Conduct statistical analyses, synthesize research findings, and ensure the timely preparation of monthly and annual technical reports for donors.
  • Contribute to and/or lead the formulation of new project proposals and funding opportunities related to potato research and development in collaboration with national and international partners.

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