Biotech Consultant at International Potato Center

Objective

• Molecular diagnostics of potato diseases.
• Molecular characterization of transgenic events by PCR, RTq-PCR, Southern blot, sequencing and bioinformatics.
• Validation of event specific detection in the field.
• Perform bio-assays using artificial infection of potato plants with local strains in the biosafety glasshouse and other biosafety approved facilities.
• P.infestans effector screening.

Deliverables

• Molecular diagnostics of potato diseases.
• Molecular characterization of transgenic events.
• Validation of event specific detection in the field.
• B io-assays using artificial infection of potato plants.
• P.infestans effector screening.
• Report writing and submission.

Selection Criteria

• BSc in Biology, Biotechnology or related field.
• Biology with background in disease diagnostics.
• At least one (1) year experience in Tissue culture preferably with roots, tubers or bananas.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.