Research Fellowship Program - Global Call

CIP; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CIP is seeking a candidate for its Research Fellowship Program in Montpellier focused on potato and sweetpotato research. The role involves conducting research, drafting technical documents, and collaborating with internal and external teams. Candidates should possess strong analytical and technical writing skills, and be adept at managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Sound technical understanding of global development trends.
• Excellent skills in scientific and technical literature reviews.
• Strong analytical skills for both quantitative and qualitative data.

Responsabilités

• Conduct desk-based research on assigned topics, reviewing publications.
• Drafting technical briefs and reports for CIP’s scientific team.
• Maintaining communication channels within the organization and with external partners.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Description du poste

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Client:

CIP

Location:

Montpellier, France

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Global Call

The International Potato Center (CIP) is pleased to announce a global call for applications for its Research Fellowship Program. This program aims to support innovative research in the fields of potato and sweetpotato science, agricultural development, and food security. The selected candidate will provide high-level scientific support to CIP’s Science Directors in areas of research, analytics, knowledge management, and publications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct desk-based research on topics assigned by the leader, including reviewing the latest publications and evidence in areas such as agriculture, food, nutrition, poverty, climate change, and the environment.
• Source and perform basic analysis of secondary data and produce infographics.
• Draft technical briefs, reports, sections of publications, and presentations for CIP’s Scientists and Directors, involving gathering input from internal teams and external partners.
• Compile technical institutional reports by sourcing and integrating inputs from various internal science and regional teams.
• Build and maintain excellent communication channels within the organization and with external partners to ensure timely and equitable sharing of information.
• Support the Science Directors’ external communications and technical correspondence as assigned.

Requirements:

• Sound technical understanding of global development trends and entry points for CIP’s science and innovation.
• Excellent skills in scientific and technical literature reviews and data sourcing.
• Strong analytical skills in quantitative and qualitative data.
• Excellent technical English writing skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work at a fast pace and coordinate multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills across a multi-national and multi-cultural environment.