RP26 - Scientist
Core
Lead and grow a body of scientific research within a discipline or crop program, managing research investments, designing long-term trials, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Role type
Scientist (Associate/Scientist/Senior Scientist) in agricultural research
Builds
Scientific research outputs, training materials, and capacity building for national agricultural research systems
Domain
Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Genetics, Agronomy
Required skills
Research leadership, experimental design, grant writing, team management, scientific publishing, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration, resource mobilization, international fieldwork experience
Technologies
Field trials, lab equipment, statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate research investments, design and oversee long-term trials, publish research results, provide technical backstopping to partners, mentor junior staff, generate funding, manage project budgets
Seniority
Associate (Entry), Scientist (Mid), Senior Scientist (Senior)
