Assistant Scientist - Mechanization / Agronomy

Hanoi

Organization: IRRI - International Rice Research Institute
Location: Hanoi
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Scientist and Researcher
- Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
Closing Date: Closed

About IRRI

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.

Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.

Job Purpose

This position will be recruited for R&D on mechanization and agronomy. In the first 3 years contract, he/she will be a key researcher to implement the activties under the EiA and AMD IDTs. This project aims to develop/ promote the mechanized direct seedings and rice straw based business models in Vietnam. The resesearcher will also assist the related activties for developing agricultural e-extension and EasyHarvest.

This position will be based in Can Tho Vietnam and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Vietnam.

Roles and Responsibilities

Implementation and execution of research activities in the field of mechanization and agronomy
Support monitoring and collecting data for the related experiments, field trials, and demonstrations
Synthesize and verify quality of data and interpret research findings based on the defined objective
Assist to develop guidelines, training materials on and provide capacity building for the related technologies/ practices (e.g. mechanized direct seeding, rice straw composting, etc.)
Working closely with the project partners, e.g. Can Tho DARD, farmers, extension workers in Vietnam
Supervise technicians to conduct the related experiments, field trials, and demonstrations
Deliver timely reports to relevant IRRI staff
Prepare and assure quality of research/ technical reports and data

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in mechanization or agricultural engineering or agronomy, with minimum 4 years relevant work experience or
Master's Degree in mechanization or agricultural engineering or agronomy, with minimum 1 year relevant work experience

Skills Required

Mandatory

Has experience contributing to agricultural research and development (e.g. projects, innovations, and products) minimum 2 years

Preferred

Has experience contributing to agriculture – related IT and tool developments

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.

This vacancy is now closed.
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