About US:
The International Potato Center (CIP) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) with a global mandate to conduct research on genetic resources of potatoes, sweet potato, and other Andean roots and tubers, crop genetic enhancement and improvement, integrated crop management and sustainable management of natural resources.

Job Summary: The Research Technician will work on the Genomic Tools for Sweet potato Improvement Project (GTSPI).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out laboratory and field experiments
In charge of collecting, analyzing and interpreting research trial data
Prepare and submit reports and related documents.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Research Technician should preferably hold a BSc in Agriculture or Biological Sciences or Genetics or Molecular breeding
The applicant should have a minimum of two years’ practical experience in tissue culture, DNA and RNA extraction gained from a reputable research institution or university
Good skills in experimental designs, data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing
Familiarity with root and tuber crops will be an advantage.
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Good problem solving skills and ability;
Excellent computer skills
Accuracy and keen attention to detail
Demonstrate cross cultural sensitivity.
Strong e-mail communication skills, ability to write in a manner sensitive to cultural differences, and provide clarity to staff where English is not the primary working language of the project
Ability to be a team player in a busy environment, often with tight deadlines
The applicant must be a Ugandan citizen.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications including a cover letter, summarizing applicant’s relevance to this position, curriculum vitae, giving day-time telephone number, names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience, as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials, by email to: Martha Ameru Email: m.ameru@cgiar.org with copy to Dr. Robert Mwanga, email: r.mwanga@cgiar.org.