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Title | Associate Scientist, Humid Tropic Agroecology and Farming Systems |
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Bioversity International is a research-for-development organization working with partners worldwide to use and conserve agricultural and tree biodiversity for improved livelihoods, nutrition, sustainability and productive and resilient ecosystems. Bioversity International is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership for a food secure future. Bioversity International has more than 300 staff and scientists’ worldwide working with almost 700 partners. This position is linked to the CGIAR Research Programs on Humidtropics and Roots, Tubers and Bananas. For further information on Bioversity International, consult the Web page at http://www.bioversityinternational.org Purpose of Role As a joint appointment in the Bioversity programmes on Agrobiodiversity and Ecosystem Services and Commodity Systems and Genetic Resources, the incumbent will conduct research on agroecological intensification and risk management through the use of agrobiodiversity with a focus on banana and cocoa based production and livelihood systems. Much of the work conducted will take place in the context of the Humidtropics and Roots, Tubers and Banana research programs[1] which aim to improve food and nutritional security and overall productivity, and transform the lives of rural poor in the humid tropics, through systems approaches. The Bioversity office in Costa Rica enjoys close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists from CIRAD, ICRAF, CIAT and CATIE. Though based in Central America, the candidate will also be working in collaboration with the Bioversity Team and partners across the regions of Africa.
Key Responsibilities
The position will be based on the CATIE campus in Turrialba, Costa Rica and managed by Bioversity’s Sub-regional Office for Central America, Costa Rica. We are specifically looking for a candidate with interdisciplinary skills and an understanding of how to integrate field-based methods with advanced systems modeling and team based approaches cutting across disciplines.
The appointee will have the following responsibilities:
Qualifications and competencies:
Essential qualifications & competencies:
Desirable qualifications and competencies:
Terms and conditions: This is an internationally recruited position. Bioversity International offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, non-contributory retirement plan, medical insurance, housing allowance and leave provisions. All benefits are denominated and paid in US Dollars. The initial contract will be for a period of three years subject to a probationary period of one year.
Applications: Please apply online through Bioversity Job Opportunities web page (http://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/) by clicking the “Apply” button, completing the online application and attaching the required information, no later than 27 October 2013. Please note that in the application you are required to provide the contact details (address, telephone number and e-mail address) of at least three referees, which Bioversity will contact for short listed applicants.
Bioversity is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity
[1] For further information on the Humid tropics Program, consult the Web page at http://humidtropics.cgiar.org/ For further information on the Roots, Tubers and Banana Program, consult the Web page at http://www.rtb.cgiar.org/ |