In Cambodia, IRRI is working with local stakeholders to support reducing GHG emissions from the rice sector under the project on Accelerating Scaling of Low-Emissions Rice in Southeast Asia (AcceLER). The project will support government agencies to develop suitability maps for low-emission practices, pilot robust measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) systems, improve country-specific methane mitigation roadmaps, and strengthen institutional capacities in GHG measurement.

The Assistant Scientist position will contribute to the implementation of research activities under the Accelerating Scaling of Low-Emissions Rice in Southeast Asia (AcceLER)project in Cambodia. Working under the guidance of Scientist I, the Assistant Scientist will assist in field- and data-based research activities, including surveys, refinement of suitability maps for low-emission practices, and the piloting of measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems, in close collaboration with government partners, consultants, and other IRRI staff.

The position will also contribute to stakeholder engagement, data management, and research communication to support the timely delivery of project outputs and national capacity strengthening.

This position will be based at the IRRI Cambodia Office, Phnom Penh, Cambodia and may only be filled by permanent citizens of Cambodia.

• Carry out surveys to obtain the relevant data for analysis on scaling potential of low emission practices
• Facilitate and participate discussions with government agencies to refine the suitability maps of low emission practices, including Alternative Wet and Dry (AWD), mechanized direct seeded rice (mDSR), and straw management.
• Support the design, development, and piloting of the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) system for Cambodia
• Support the implementation of the MRV pilot sites to ensure quality of activity data, well managed database, and smooth operation of the MRV system
• Contribute to other project activities such as workshop, meeting, training and field experiment
• Contribute to research communication in a broad range of research products, such as peer-reviewed journals, communication materials, reports, and policy briefs, presentations for national and international scientific conferences.
• Work closely with IRRI staff and stakeholders in the implementation of research activities
• Align with internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage the implementation of the experiments/surveys and other related research studies
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors, project partners, and collaborators to ensure proper implementation and documentation of research activities
• Consult and collaborate with project teams and key stakeholders to support the integration and timely execution of the project activities.
• Develop and sustain partnerships and nurture effective relationships with various international and NARES partners and key government partners
• Successfully revised and piloted GIS maps and tools developed by IRRI
• Collect and analyze data to support project activities
• Prepare and submit activity reports and required documentation within agreed timelines
• Significant contributions to the writing of reports, scientific papers, articles, posters, database for publications and presentations in the local and international events
• Significant contributions to training and partnership engagement

• Master’s degree in agronomy, environment, sustainable natural resource management, and/or related fields with at least 3 years’ experience in research
• At least 3 years’ experience in agricultural system and Geographic Information System (GIS)

Mandatory

• Experience of working on agriculture, GIS and digital tool
• Good written and communication skills including report writing and presentation skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multi-cultural teams.
• Strong character, multitasking person and able to work under pressure
• Generating creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
• Computer literate including MS Office, and GIS applications (e.g. Mapinfo, ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Experience of climate change research
• Good understanding of time management
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively and respectfully and inclusively in a diverse, multicultural, multidisciplinary work environment.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience in data management and analysis
• Experience in conducting training and managing events
• Experience of working with an international team
• Demonstrated capacity to publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.