C-24-24 Expert in Biotechnology for genetic improvements in different crops

Call for International Consultancy Services (C-24-24)

POSTING TITLE: Expert in Biotechnology for genetic improvements in different crops DEPARTMENT: CIP – Lima

WORK LOCATION: Hybrid: Remote and Trujillo

CLOSING DATE: July 30, 2024

The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a professional expert in Biotechnology with study background in biology or agricultural sciences to support a study analyzing the adoption of Agricultural Biotechnology in APEC member economies, which represent approximately 41% of the world's population, 56% of the global GDP, and 49% of global trade. The result will be a study on the Adoption of Agricultural Biotechnology, which will serve as a baseline to evaluate changes over time in this technology, identify trends, and address the challenges to be faced.

Objectives:

1. Analyze and systematize technical and scientific information on the evolution of the adoption of Agricultural Biotechnology in the APEC Economies and other economies, considering a range of 10 years. 2. Analyze the economic, environmental or other benefits obtained from the use of Agricultural Biotechnology in the APEC Economies and other Economies in which this technology has been adopted, considering a range of 10 years.

3. Prepare a document with the trend of research lines in Agricultural Biotechnology (plants, animals and microorganisms) for the APEC Economies and other Economies in which the technology has been adopted, considering a range of 10 years.

Deliverables:

Deliverable Description

• Document of analysis and systematization of technical and scientific information on the evolution of Agricultural Biotechnology in the APEC Economies and other

Economies, considering a range of 10 years. Which must contain graphics, tables

Deliverable 1 and slide presentation preparation.

• Document analyzing the economic, environmental or other benefits obtained from

the use of Agricultural Biotechnology in the APEC economies and other Economies,

in which this technology has been adopted, considering a range of 10 years. Which

must contain: graphics, tables and slide presentation preparation.

• Database of international institutions that carry out Agricultural Biotechnology

applied to plants, animals and microorganisms.

• Document with the trend of research areas in Agricultural Biotechnology (plants,

Deliverable 2 animals and microorganisms) for the APEC Economies and other economies, considering a range of 10 years. Which must contain graphs, charts and a slide

presentation preparation.

Expected duration and conditions:

• This consultancy contract is for 2 months.

• The payment is a fixed and consolidated fee.

• The venue for Interview will be informed only to the shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications/special skills

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and/or Agronomy and/or Genetics.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government and/or private sectors focused on scientific research, with scientific article(s) on GMOs or gene editing.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government and/or private sectors focused on scientific research. • Advanced level of English (oral-written) required.

• Proficiency in Spanish (oral-written) required.

• Knowledge of regulatory systems concerning agricultural biotechnology.

• Knowledge of genome editing techniques: CRISPR-Cas9 and/or CRISPR-Cas12 and/or CRISPR-Cas13. • Knowledge of whole genome analysis and genomic prediction.• Knowledge of crop adaptation to changing environmental conditions, development of agronomic traits for food security.

• Required abilities: Good verbal communication skills, ability to work well in a team, leadership ability.

• Critical/logical thinking and strong organizational skills.

• Availability to travel to Trujillo for the APEC event.

Application Process:

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-

vacancies/), including a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are

knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will

begin July 30, 2024 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged, however only

short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This consultant WILL NOT be in contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly

encouraged to apply.