Consultant – Soil Nutrient Use & Crop Quality Research

International Atomic Energy Agency; Seibersdorf; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The International Atomic Energy Agency in Seibersdorf, Austria, seeks a Consultant - Researcher for Soil Nutrient Use and Crop Quality within the SWMCNL. You will conduct R&D to improve nutrient use efficiency, crop nutritional quality and climate resilience, coordinating CRP activities and supervising PhD/MSc students.

Advanced PhD in soil-related field, 5+ years post-doctoral experience, isotopic/nuclear techniques, publication record, and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced (PhD) university degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Physics or Chemistry or any relevant field.
• Minimum five years' relevant post-doctoral experience in plant nutrition, nutrient use efficiency, crop nutritional quality, soil fertility or related areas.
• Experience in nutrient dynamics, plant-soil interactions and/or crop nutrient management.
• Experience in statistical analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
• Experience in laboratory and field trial design, management and implementation.
• Experience in the application of isotopic, nuclear and related techniques.
• Experience in climate-resilient agricultural practices is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate research activities and collaborate with international research teams.
• Proven record of publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
• Good presentation and communication skills in scientific meetings and technical discussions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out R&D activities in the field and laboratory to improve nutrient use efficiency, crop productivity and nutritional quality in cereals, while strengthening crop resilience to climate change, focusing on key nutrients including N, P, Zn, Fe and Sethrough nuclear and related techniques;
• Provide technical expertise in identifying and addressing key research topics within the CRP framework and support the development and implementation of research protocols;
• Provide advice and support in the implementation and coordination of CRP research activities, including those of PhD and MSc students under this CRP;
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present findings at scientific conferences;
• Provide technical support for the development and publication of research protocols, guidelines and SOPs;
• Provide technical inputs to technical meetings, workshops and discussions with CRPparticipants and research partners;

Skills

Coordination of research activities

Communication skills

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

PhD in Soil Science / Agronomy / Physics / Chemistry

Job description

The International Atomic Energy Agency in Seibersdorf, Austria, seeks a Consultant - Researcher for Soil Nutrient Use and Crop Quality within the SWMCNL. You will conduct R&D to improve nutrient use efficiency, crop nutritional quality and climate resilience, coordinating CRP activities and supervising PhD/MSc students.

Advanced PhD in soil-related field, 5+ years post-doctoral experience, isotopic/nuclear techniques, publication record, and English proficiency are required.