Research Associate Kampala, Uganda
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Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
On core technical aspects:
- Assist with surveys related to enabling institutional and policy environment
- Assist with dissemination of knowledge and know how for priority species and landscapes
- Assist in seed demand estimation for priority species.
- Assist in seed source exploration and establishment for priority species
- Assist in seed source development and field gene bank conservation in Uganda
- Assist in maintaining networking with relevant institutions.
- Supervise other technical staff of the project.
On coordination liaison and capacity development
- Participate in co-ordination meetings as required.
- Assist and participate in the work of technical consultants/expert service providers.
- Assist implementation of training activities.
- Provide relevant assistance to stakeholders in the technical fields of the project
On managerial aspect:
- Assist in procurement and development of physical infrastructure.
- Assist in the administration of the project.
- Assist and coordinate internal programme meetings as required.
- Identify constraints in the implementation of activities and advise on possible solutions to overcoming such constraints
Required Skills:
At forestry or related field with postgraduate specialization in tree improvement and with a broad understanding of tree seed procurement seed sourcing and gene resource conservation. A minimum of 6 years post-graduate working experience includes experience in research in tree improvement tree seed procurement tree seed sourcing and gene conservation; as well as institutional development in integrated tree genetic resource management. Post-graduate studies in either of the three subjects and/or experience from similar positions elsewhere will be an additional advantage. Experience in leading and providing technical guidance to national research and development projects /programmes in tree improvement tree seed procurement and gene conservation is required.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
