Research Assistants
Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) | Post type: jobs February 12, 2025 - Deadline 24/02/2025 | NumberOfPosition [1]

Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) Overview

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture is a higher education institution established in 2019 with a focus on practical agriculture. Its campus in Gashora (Bugesera) includes working farms, classrooms, a commercial kitchen, offices and residential housing. It also maintains satellite operations at Nasho in Kirehe District (both in Eastern Province).

POSITION: RESEARCH ASSISTANT

PROJECT: MANGO VARIETIES ADAPTATION

DURATION : 3 years

Position Overview

The Research Assistant will support research focusing on assessing adaptation of mango varieties in Rwanda. The role involves technical, administrative, and analytical support for studying mango biodiversity and characterization and investigating optimal environmental conditions for mango cultivation and proper orchard management. The selected candidate must be capable of conducting rigorous scientific research and handling data analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in designing and implementing research protocols for mango variety assessment.
Conduct comprehensive field surveys for data collection.
Participate in field research activities including sample collection.
Support laboratory analyses related to mango variety research.
Collect, organize and manage research data with use of specialized research software.
Perform statistical analyses on collected mango variety data.
Prepare comprehensive research reports and scientific documentation.
Support the preparation of scientific manuscript.
Collaborate with local agricultural stakeholders and community partners in relation with the research.

RUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors of Science degree in horticulture, forestry, plant botany, or Crop sciences
Proven experience of at least 3 yearsof conducting field research
Practical experience in agricultural research methodology.
Excellent analytical and data management skills.
Knowledge of statistical analysis software.
Knowledge of interpreting statistical analysis data.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Fluency in speaking and writing English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage time and workload prioritization

HOW TO APPLY

Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.
Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the position.
List of Recommenders with contact information.
Kindly merge your Resume,CV ,Degree Certificate, and any other relevant documents into a single PDF file before uploading.

Application Link : https://rica.bamboohr.com/careers/118

Application review will begin February 24th ,2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Website: https://www.rica.rw/

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