Plant Pathologist Job at TaCRI
Plant Pathologist Job at TaCRI… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at TaCRI.
Descriptions;
The Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TaCRI), incorporated in 2000 as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 212), became legally constituted and operational in September 2001 with the major objective of rejuvenating the Tanzania coffee industry to sustainable prosperity, placing new emphasis on stakeholder-led, demand-driven
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To support Plant breeder in identifying coffee accessions with durable disease resistance to be used in crossing programmes or to develop as a variety.
- To suggest appropriate techniques for screening disease resistance for existing or emerging diseases.
- To perform the application of inoculation for viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other related pathogens to measure the resistance of accessions or Koch’s postulates for identification of the pathogen.
- To study the epidemiology of a coffee pathogen and suggest appropriate control measures.
- To conduct Bio-assays with pathogens.
- To perform routine data collection from various research projects and entry into systems results for analysis using parametric or non-parametric statistical tools and draw inferences.
- To perform direct simple or complex laboratory work as a routine or special task.
- To lead a cross-functional team in innovating, developing, and enabling new phenotyping, diagnostic, and other assays for existing and new problems.
Plant Pathology skills
The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of Plant Pathology and pests, in general, applicable to coffee.
Academic qualification: At least an MSc in Crop Protection/Plant Pathology with proven records of achievement. Candidates must be computer literate with outstanding communication skills.
Work Experience: At least two (2) years of working experience in Plant Pathology and agricultural research activities. Experience with gains with the private sector and hands-on participatory approach especially working with plant laboratories will be an added advantage.
Conditions for application:
- A well-written application letter.
- Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with three reputable referees’ contacts, email addresses and certified copies of academic certificates.
- All applications must reach the Chief Executive Director through the postal address belowfand not by email).
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Chief Executive Director Tanzania Coffee Research Institute,
P.O.Box 3004,
Moshi
The deadline for the application is 31st August, 2023.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 31th August 2023.
