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Consultant - Plant Pathology
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International Potato CenterDeadline of this Job:
15 August 2022
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Consultant - Plant Pathology
Objective
• Field Sampling of potato plant materials infected with late blight
• Isolation of pure cultures of Phytophthora infestans
• Molecular characterization using SSR markers and amplicon sequencing
• Fungicide sensitivity assays
Deliverables
• Field Sampling of potato plant materials infected with late blight
• Isolation of pure culture of Phytophthora infestans
• Molecular characterization using SSR markers and amplicon sequencing
• Sensitivity test of isolates on resistance to fungicides
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree in Plant pathology or molecular biology with background in plant pathology
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Experience in molecular plant pathology preferably with roots, tubers, or bananas.
• Highly proficient in English (both spoken and written).
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to International Potato Center on cipotato.org to apply
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