Research Officer (Plant Breeding) Job in Kenya

Coffee Research Foundation is a State Corporation whose mandate is to research, develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, quality and value addition.

The Foundation invites applications from qualified persons for the following post.


Application Deadline

2011-05-30

Job Details

Research Officer (Plant Breeding)
Ref. No.RO/PB/1/2011

The successful candidate will report to a Senior Research Officer.


Duties and Responsibilities

    Formulating and implementing research projects on coffee improvement
    Establish field and lab trials
    Oversee the compilation, collection and processing of data
    Preparing research reports and scientific publications
    Occasionally participating in dissemination and training activities

Qualifications and experience

    A Bsc in Agriculture, Horticulture or equivalent, must have enrolled in Msc in Plant Breeding.
    Knowledge of Molecular Biology applications in Crop improvement will be an added advantage.
    Minimum three years experience as Research Officer in Crop improvement
    Excellent oral and written communication abilities
    Strong interpersonal skills

Director of Research
Coffee Research Foundation
P. O Box 4, 00232,
Ruiru.

To reach the Director of Research on or before 30th May 2011 clearly indicate on the envelope the Reference number of the job you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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