Associate Scientist

2 days ago
Philippines International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Full-time ₱600,000 - ₱900,000 Contract
  • Lead and manage introgression processes, particularly the development and advancement of CSSL production as part of the variety polishing and trait discovery activities
  • Plan, design, and implement screening and physiological experiments to characterize traits and support breeding decisions.
  • Analyze and interpret experimental and phenotypic data using appropriate statistical approaches and tools to generate robust and actionable results
  • Conduct and oversee molecular activities, including PCR, KASP assays, and other genotyping-related laboratory procedures, as required to support research objectives.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of methods, workflows, and processes that enhance the efficiency, quality, and reproducibility of variety polishing and trait discovery activities.
  • Provide timely and accurate reports on progress to direct supervisor to ensure timely progression of work.
  • Identify bottlenecks, technical challenges, and risks that may affect the quality or timely delivery of research outputs and develop and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Collaborate with scientists, researchers, breeding teams, genotyping services, and other relevant units to coordinate research activities and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Manage technical staff in support of research objectives.
  • Deliver high-quality introgression and CSSL populations that meet defined quality criteria and project timelines.
  • Generate, analyze, and interpret experimental data and translate findings into clear conclusions and recommendations relevant to variety polishing and trait discovery.
  • Monitor and document research activities, progress, and outcomes and contribute to technical reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
  • Present research findings and technical results at internal meetings, scientific conferences, workshops, and other relevant forums.
  • Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, reports, presentations, protocols, and other research outputs.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement improvements to research methods, workflows, and quality assurance processes.
  • Ensure that assigned research activities and outputs comply with relevant SOPs, quality standards, and applicable institutional requirements.
  • Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time
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