International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Kenya. They are currently hiring for the position of Pigeonpea-Associate Scientist at Kenya. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.
ICRISAT Pigeonpea-Associate Scientist Jobs 2025 Details
| Position | Pigeonpea-Associate Scientist |
| Location | Kenya |
| Organization | International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics |
| Application Deadline | 3rd Aug, 2025 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handle field breeding activities including population development and hybrid parents breeding in Pigeonpea suitable for Eastern and Southern Africa
- Support in developing new proposals, project management
- Summarize, and interpret the data of the experiments; prepare reports for donors and
- Publish research papers in the reputed journals
- Establish seed stocks and seed productions for multi locational trials and breeding nurseries
- Assist the Pigeonpea breeding program activities in Eastern & Southern Africa
- Any responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
- PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding
- At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in Pigeonpea breeding
- Knowledge of pulse crop and breeding strategies will be an added advantage
- Sound knowledge of developing breeding experiments and generation advancement techniques through speed breeding in Pigeonpea
- Experience in Field experimentation (Field layout, field book), data analysis and interpretation (GENSTAT, R and SAAS).
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Proficiency in computers skills MS-office
- Team management and crisis-handling skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official ICRISAT career portal.
(Visit the link and search for the job title “Pigeonpea-Associate Scientist – Kenya” to begin your application.)
Make sure to submit your application before 3rd Aug, 2025, as late applications will not be considered.
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