Plant science research jobs

Overall Purpose of the Job The overall objective of this position is to provide technical support to "Crop damage and yield losses due to insect pests under changes in climatic conditions" project by carrying out a variety of semi-field and laboratorybased investigations using insects pests, natural enemies, host plants for measuring and modelling crop yield losses due to insect pests under a war...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

Long-term research by GCF and partners has clearly identified four distinct species of giraffe in Africa Masai, Southern, Northern and Reticulated giraffe, with several subspecies. All four giraffe species and their subspecies live in geographically distinct areas throughout Africa and there are only a total of approx. About the Role Giraffe Bioenergy is looking for an experienced leader to serve...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than 150-year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. With our innovative products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time. Bayer group An analysis by well-known branding agency Interbrand in 2015 valued the Bayer brand at â 6.3 billion. A growing and aging world population...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

Conduct research and develop new cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet customer and regulatory requirements.Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding food quality and safety concerns.Utilize formulation software to create and update bakery premix formulations.Work on new product development projects from initial concept to product launch.Record, analyze ...

The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, with headquarters in Lima, Peru and offices in 20 developing countries across Asia, Africa, and Lat...

Overall purpose of the job Insects (pests, vectors, pollinators etc.) are heavily dependent on their olfactory system to understand their environment and rely on semio-chemicals for intra-and interspecific communication. Insect chemical communication shapes the structure and functioning of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, maintaining their equilibrium and providing crucial ecosystem services t...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

Upfield is a company selling multiple brands of margarine and other food spreads, including Flora, About The Position Reporting to the Head of Research and Development (R&D)- AMEA, the prime responsibility of the Research and Development (R&D) Lead-East & Southern Africa (ESA), is the technical delivery of innovations/renovation in East and Southern Business Unit on time in full, ensuring full le...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

The University has a unique history that has evolved through different educational phases. It was started in April 1929 by a British Colonial farmer cum educationist by the name William Thomas Alfred Levet. The Institution was by then a whites only primary school with a large farm, which was sold to Guy Bullen in February 1959. Mr. Bullen sold it to Ministry of Agriculture in 1965. Between 1965 a...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Summary This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this l...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview To provide support to the Scientist, by managing the AVISA regional trial network for AVISA Crops (g/nut, sorghum, millet, pigeon pea, Chickpea). This...

Job Description Purpose of the study In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of our work under goal three of CABI s Medium-Term Strategy 2023-25, it is necessary to conduct a baseline study for women s economic empowerment in agriculture. This will provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by women. It serves as a foundation for evidence-based policy-making...

CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International) is an international not-for-profit organization that improves people s lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Our approach involves putting information, skills and tools into people s hands. CABI s 48 member countries guide and influence our work wh...

agriBORA is an agri-fintech company that is balancing the use of technology and the human touch to de-risk smallholder agriculture, improve farm productivity and facilitate effective trading. We are building an end-to-end ecosystem around smallholder farmers, bringing farming inputs, financial services, and output markets closer to them in a way that makes the process affordable, convenient, and ...

Research Associate- Plant Breeding at Bioversity International

Research Assistant I Plant Health Theme at icipe African Insect Science for Food and Health

Junior Research Assistant Plant Health Theme at icipe African Insect Science for Food and Health

Job Description Key Responsibilities Purpose Monitor the DSR effectiveness in each environment by collecting hyperspectral drone/satellite data and other field/crop parameters over the sample fields. Test the possibility of using hyperspectral data to monitor and characterize the agricultural management practices, DSR yield and DSR adaptation traits in hybrids and varieties in different environme...