Molecular Biologist
Job Description
The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks to recruit two (2) dynamic Molecular Biologist consultants for the West Bengal Project: ‘Developing local Seed Potato Production System in West Bengal’
The Position: The selected candidates will be based at Kolkata (1) and Mohit Nagar (1), West Bengal. He/she will supervise operations in the locations and consultants and will report to the Principal Scientist.
Consultancy Fee: INR 40,000 -45,000 per month depending on experience and expertise
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostics of potato seed and soil borne diseases such as (scab, wart, PCN, Ralstonia and viruses) using ELISA, PCR, LAMP assay, microscopy and morphological diagnostic methods.
- Develop and implement plant diagnostic or prevention programs and plans, conduct, analyze,
interpret and trouble shoot diagnostic results.
- Provide information on integrated approaches to monitoring, managing and controlling root and
tuber crops pests/disease.
- Prepare inventory list and list reagents for procurement.
- Provide advice and recommendations on all safety aspects for transport, handling, storage, usage
- and disposal of pesticides/fungicides/nematicides
Why should you consider this opportunity?
- CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
- CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
- CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.