Research Assistant – Wheat rust pathology- CIMMYT

Njoro KenyaPosted 6 hours agoDeadline: 13 November 2025Partner: CIFOR-ICRAFCIFOR-ICRAFShareTo provide support to the Scientist through trial preparation and planting, managing trials, data management, and reporting. The position holder will be a key contact person for CIMMYT in the KALRO Njoro office and will oversee day-to-day activities on the CIMMYT research section.Duties and responsibilities Conducting greenhouse and Field experiments on rust research.Prepare greenhouse and field experiments (trials and nurseries), for seedling characterization and field resistanceRace purificationSpore multiplication and storageRace characterization in the greenhouseScreening S1 and S2 trials for seedling resistance to SR and YR. Sentinel nurseries and trap nursery monitoring.Working with partners to distribute sentinel nurseries annuallyPlanting trap nurseries and multiplication nurseries during the main and offseason. Data management.Data CollectionLead data capture and input race characterization with guidance from scientists.Examine data for accuracy before analysis.Prepare historical data for curation.Implement electronic data capture in all the field-testing locations using the EBS or other appropriate application to ensure quick turnaround.Assist M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in data analysis. Assist in drafting project progress reports.Assist in preparing tables and figures from research results for project reports, publications, draft manuscripts, etc. Capacity building and COS supervision.Provide training and backstopping services, especially for COS staff for greenhouse activitiesProvide technical assistance to visiting scientists and studentsSupervise contract and casual labor in data taking.RequirementsBachelor’s or master’s degree in plant pathology or related discipline.Thorough knowledge of the field of work or specialized equipment.Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of the research support function.Basic supervisory skills and experience.Minimum of two years of experience in plant pathology or related field researchRequires good knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a disciplineThe position holder will require a minimum of 6 months of on-the-job training.Education, knowledge and experienceBachelor’s or master’s degree in plant pathology or related discipline.Thorough knowledge of the field of work or specialized equipment.Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of the research support function.Basic supervisory skills and experience.Minimum of two years of experience in plant pathology or related field researchRequires good knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a disciplineThe position holder will require a minimum of 6 months of on-the-job training.Terms and conditionsThis is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.The appointment will be for two (2) years, including a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent on performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.The duty station will be in Kalro, Njoro, Kenya.Learn more