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Mycotoxin Specialist, Los Baños, Philippines

Apply by: 23 January 2012

To assist the IRRI postharvest team and project partners in the conduction of collecting samples in markets, mycotoxin experiments and analysis of samples and contribute to the development of a mycotoxin reduction strategy. The duration of this project will be 12 months.

Major accountabilities/Responsibilities
• Assist in developing mycotoxin detection techniques that are applicable at farmers’ fields
• Assist in conducting experiments at IRRI using appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis
• Assist in developing a mycotoxin reduction strategy
• Take samples in selected markets and analyze samples taken in the markets in laboratory trials
• Contribute to data analysis and reporting

Qualification requirements
• MS or BS in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, or Food technology
• 4 years demonstrated working experience in related fields
• Written and spoken English

Screening will start on 23 January 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.

Please indicate the position in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.

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Interested candidates should apply online (click apply now). Should you encounter problems applying online please email at IRRIrecruitment@irri.org

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