Consultant (Tissue Culture Specialist)

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A global research organization seeks a Consultant (Tissue Culture Specialist) to support potato tissue culture production. Responsibilities include managing lab activities, supervising seed production, and coordinating related tasks. Ideal candidates should have a relevant diploma and 1-2 years of experience in tissue culture. The position offers a consultancy fee of INR 25,000 and is based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Qualifications

• Graduation/Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related fields.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a tissue culture lab and nursery management in potato or other crops.

Responsabilités

• Support potato tissue culture plantlet production in the laboratory.
• Prepare media and manage routine laboratory activities.
• Supervise Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) production for potato seed multiplication.
• Coordinate and support all activities related to potato seed production.

Description du poste

The International Potato Center (CIP) is a global, non-profit research organization dedicated to improving food security, nutrition, and incomes in developing countries through research and innovation in root and tuber crops—primarily potatoes and sweet potatoes.

CIP’s focus areas include:

• Crop improvement through developing climate-resilient, high-yielding, and disease-resistant varieties of potatoes and sweet potatoes;
• Sustainable farming by promoting environmentally friendly and resource-efficient agricultural practices;
• Nutrition and food systems, especially through biofortified crops;
• Value chains and market access by supporting smallholder farmers in building inclusive and profitable value chains;
• Climate resilience by helping farming systems adapt to climate change impacts.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a motivated, hands-on expert CONSULTANT (Tissue Culture Specialist) for Bhubaneswar, Odisha Office.

Requirements

• Support potato tissue culture plantlet production in the laboratory
• Prepare media and manage routine laboratory activities
• Supervise Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) production for potato seed multiplication
• Coordinate and support all activities related to potato seed production

Education and Experience

Education: Graduation/Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related fields

Experience: 1-2 years of experience working in a tissue culture lab and nursery management in potato or other crops

The initial contractual appointment will be till July 2026, with a high possibility of renewal based on project requirements and individual performance. The position offers a consultancy fee of INR 25,000 initially.