Company Overview

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners’ capacity, and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people. CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center, and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Yaounde, Cameroo

Duties and responsibilities

• Devise and conduct laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments
• Process samples, and analyze data
• Communicate results to the responsible scientists through reports and presentations
• Collaborate with industry/academia in developing new techniques, practices or designing new research experiments.
• Present ongoing works and findings to colleagues within ICRISAT as well as in academic conferences.
• Carry out the necessary field component of research projects
• Teach and demonstrate relevant procedures to students and other trainees attached to the laboratory including other members of staff.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams across different local universities and research institutions
• Maintain a lab management information system, seamlessly keeping track of inventory, equipment and standards of operation.
• Ensure proper and responsible utilization of laboratory supplies and equipment by the laboratory team.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in biological sciences
• At least 1 year of experience in a rigorous molecular biology lab environment
• Experience in design and implementation of “omics” experiments.
• Knowledge of molecular genetics, genotyping and trait discovery
• Knowledge of quantitative genetics.
• Some experience with R or Python programming for biology
• Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting, preferably having experience working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently.

Education, knowledge and experience

• A Master’s degree in biological sciences
• At least 1 year of experience in a rigorous molecular biology lab environment
• Experience in design and implementation of “omics” experiments.
• Knowledge of molecular genetics, genotyping and trait discovery
• Knowledge of quantitative genetics.
• Some experience with R or Python programming for biology
• Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting, preferably having experience working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams
• Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently

• Devise and conduct laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments
• Process samples, and analyze data
• Communicate results to the responsible scientists through reports and presentations
• Collaborate with industry/academia in developing new techniques, practices or designing new research experiments.
• Present ongoing works and findings to colleagues within ICRISAT as well as in academic conferences.
• Carry out the necessary field component of research projects
• Teach and demonstrate relevant procedures to students and other trainees attached to the laboratory including other members of staff.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams across different local universities and research institutions
• Maintain a lab management information system, seamlessly keeping track of inventory, equipment and standards of operation.
• Ensure proper and responsible utilization of laboratory supplies and equipment by the laboratory team.

• R or Python programming for biology
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently

• Master’s degree in biological sciences
• At least 1 year of experience in a rigorous molecular biology lab environment
• Experience in design and implementation of “omics” experiments.
• Knowledge of molecular genetics, genotyping and trait discovery
• Knowledge of quantitative genetics.