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
Under the supervision of Scientist II, the researcher will assist in conducting rice genome-editing studies to validate the function of candidate genes orchestrating the assembly of the rice microbiome for improved disease resistance and provide assistance in high iron and zinc rice research activities.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Planning experiments in conducting rice genome-editing studies to validate the function of candidate genes orchestrating the assembly of the rice microbiome for improved disease resistance and assist in high iron and zinc rice research activities
- Conduct and document experiments while ensuring accuracy and reliability
- Gather, organize, and structure data systematically for analysis
- Process and interpret data to identify trends and generate insights
- Preparing materials, and equipment and supervising manpower support as needed in the experiments
- Contributing to the verification and application of research protocols/methods/techniques that would aid in the successful execution of the experiment/activity
- Contribute to the presentation of reports and publications of project results.
- Collaborate with lRRl's Plant Pathology and Host Plant Resistance Group members, in the execution of disease resistance evaluation of rice events
- Collaborate with IRRI’s Healthier Rice team members
- Coordinate with IRRI’s Seed Health Unit and IRRI Tech Transfer for sending the materials to research partner in the US
- Assist the conduct of high iron and zinc rice research activities
- Interpret data and contribute to the SOP, protocol, and manuscript writing
- Prepare and submit updated research outputs to the Scientist II in a timely manner
- Proactively maintain a database or spreadsheet of experiments
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Biotechnology or Biology with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in Molecular Biology
Skills Required
Mandatory
- familiar with quality control tools
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Biotechnology or Biology with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in Molecular Biology
- has proven technical proficiency in conducting experiments
Preferred
has experience in genome editingIRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.
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Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.