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Research Officer I Job ICIPE
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Overall Purpose of the Job
To assist in carrying out laboratory bioassays with insect pests and parasitoids, entrainment of volatiles from companion plants, integration of vegetable push-pull with insect frass fertilizer, and data recording of laboratory and field experiments.
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Responsibilities
- To carry out bioassays with crucifer vegetable pests and pests’ parasitoids.
- To carry out vegetable push-pull cropping system integration with insect frass fertilizer
- To assist in companion plants volatile collection and chemical analysis.
- To carry out pesticide residue analysis in vegetables grown under agroecological production systems.
- Assist in insect rearing, data collection and analysis from both laboratory and field experiments.
- Assist in field establishment and training of farmers on vegetable agroecological production systems.
- To publish scientific papers, reports and brochures on vegetable agroecological production systems
Requirements/Qualifications
- BSc. in Agriculture/Agronomy/Biology.
- At least 2-year experience in a relevant area.
- Experience working on cropping systems like vegetable push-pull cropping systems.
- Experience working in an international organization in a similar position.
Other Desirable Attributes
- Proficient skills in chemical analysis using GC-MS/GC-EAG.
- Proficient in using MS Word and Excel for data entry.
- Good skills in laboratory bioassays and field collection of plants and insect samples.
- Previous work experience on vegetable push-pull cropping systems’ interactions with pests and their natural enemies.
Reporting
This position reports to the Research Scientist.
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