Apply for Vacancy for Research Assistant at ICARDA  in Morocco. The deadline for this job  is ongoing.

Description:

The successful incumbent will support the supervisor in the field and laboratory operations related to cereal and legumes at ICARDA Morocco Research Platform.

Main responsibilities

• Undertaking quality testing for ICARDA mandated cereal and legume species
• Keep up-to-date on developments in quality analysis through the scientific literature, and publish research findings in ISI peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Also, near Infrared screening of cereal and legume seeds
• Likewise, development of calibration for NIRS analysis
• Carry out assigned field and laboratory research activities
• Collecting, managing and summarizing data
• Moreover, maintenance of laboratory safety, rationalization, and proper working equipment
• Similarly, supervision of daily workers.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Food Technology, Agronomy or associated disciplines
• Also, at least 2 years’ experience in agricultural or food technology research at national level;
• Experience with Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy and Continuous Flow Analyzers would be considered
• Likewise, experience with protein determination electrophoresis in gel would be considered
• Knowledge of food technology equipment and design of experiments
• Comprehensive knowledge of associated disciplines with good teamwork, interpersonal and ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
• Moreover, excellent English, French and Arabic communications skills;
• Capable and willing to work in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment, and able to adapt to unforeseen challenges and tasks that arise;
• However, holder of a valid Moroccan driver’s license with clean driving record.

Benefits

This is a national position available for Moroccans for which ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months’ maternity leave, 15 days’ paternity leave.

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