IRS Research Leader, InSitu Conservation of Crop Wild Relatives

IRS Research Leader, InSitu Conservation of Crop Wild Relatives - Rome, Italy

Τρίτη, Δεκεμβρίου 20, 2011

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Bioversity International (“Bioversity” for short) is the world’s largest organization undertaking research on agricultural biodiversity, dedicated to addressing global issues related to food security, poverty, climate change and environmental degradation.

"Bioversity" is a non profit organization, active in over 100 countries worldwide, with more than 350 staff working from some 16 country offices. We are one of 15 centres of the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR).

Job Description:

As a member of a global research team, the incumbent will provide scientific leadership, coordination and facilitation of ongoing and new research and global partnerships to lead to the development of a global programme of in situ conservation, in natural and managed habitats, of priority populations of useful wild plant species, with particular attention to crop wild relatives. He/She will have the following main responsibilities:

Lead and contribute to research on the in situ conservation of crop wild relatives; and to the design of practices, guidelines, impact pathways and processes to achieve conservation outcomes on the ground in countries around the world;
Collaborate with other scientists working on the conservation of priority plant populations in the wild, on farm and ex situ, both within Bioversity and in other CGIAR Centres and organizations;
Produce scientific publications and other impact-oriented products from high quality research on the conservation in situ of the genepools of priority plant resources, notably the wild relatives of crops;
Develop and sustain relationships with key partners in governments, intergovernmental organizations, international conservation organizations, national research organizations and NGOs to translate research into conservation practices and their implementation;
Lead or contribute to the development of fundraising proposals to support such research, the associated capacity building of partners and the achievement of conservation outcomes.

Minimum Qualification & Experience:
Essential qualifications & competencies:

A PhD in Conservation Biology or similar field;
At least 10 years of experience in the management and conservation of plant populations in the wild;
At least 5 years experience carrying out research with partners and relevant field experience in developing countries;
Demonstrated competency in the management of scientific staff and other resources at a senior level, preferably in an international research or academic environment;
A substantial and sustained record of achievement and innovation through project development, implementation and delivery of results, and demonstrated publication record;
Excellent English, both verbal and written;
Drive and entrepreneurship to pursue and develop new research opportunities. Desirable qualifications and competencies;
Experience with methodologies and tools for the capturing and monitoring of status and trends of plant genetic resources;
Familiarity with genetics and/or genetic resources issues;
Familiarity with ex situ conservation and how it can complement in situ methods;
Familiarity with the CGIAR system;
Working knowledge of Spanish, French or other major global languages.

Skills & abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels and build consensus in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors and generate funds for research and delivery of outcomes.

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