Associate Scientist – Gender and Social Inclusion at International Potato Center

Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of a global research partnership that integrates qualitative and quantitative social sciences into biological and agricultural research at CIP, working closely with researchers from CIP and CGIAR.
• Co-design and co-implement high-quality and relevant social science research on major development challenges within the framework of evolving CIP and CGIAR Science and Innovation Strategies and research projects and programs, emphasizing impacts on gender equity and social inclusion.
• Publish results from this research in high-impact peer reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of CIP’s global research portfolio to foster gender equality and social inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with the team of social and biophysical scientists at CIP to Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support new social science and integrated research at CIP.

What are we looking for?

• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant Social Science discipline (e.g. anthropology, sociology, gender studies, geography, political sciences, rural and development studies)
• A minimun of 2 years post graduate experience
• Knowledge and competencies of latest qualitative and mixed-methods methodologies and approaches in social sciences and their application to research on global challenges of gender equity, social inclusion, and poverty reduction in the agricultural sector.   
• Competency in inter-disciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches, in particular working with research teams in biotechnology, biological, agricultural, food or environmental sciences. 
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork with scientists and partners from diverse international and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills. Verbal communication skills in other languages are an asset.