Scientist - Climate Change

Job Purpose

-To coordinate and monitor the project funded by Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) titled "Mitigation Options to Reduce Methane Emissions in Paddy Rice".

-This position is based at IRRI Headquarters, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines. Internationally Recruited Staff benefits can be found here.

Roles and Responsibilities

-Supervise project staff and monitor all project activities to achieve compliance with the work plan set in the proposal

-Lead the work on the case studies in Bangladesh and Vietnam

-Coordinate with project partners (CIAT and national partners), Climate Change, Agriculture and Food -Security (CCAFS), and the donor on matters related to the project

-Establish informal links to other IRRI research groups to ensure that all parties are informed about the project activities

-Prepare report on technical project findings according the donor's specifications

-Interact with IRRI administration on financial reporting to ensure timely submission

-Represent IRRI and the project in international meetings and forums

-Write publication(s) in an international journal

Qualifications

-PhD with at least 3 years of relevant working experience.

Skills Required

-Good knowledge on mitigation in rice production, work experience in Vietnam or Bangladesh.

HOW TO APPLY:

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