Job ID: 313885

Senior Research Associate - Molecular Breeder CCCAP

International Potato Center (CIP) - CGIAR

Location: Beijing, China

Apply by: 09 Sep 2026

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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural

Resource Type: National Recruited Staff (NRS). Region: CCCAP. Job Type: Full time. Industry: Research and Development. Date Opened: 08/26/2026. Closing date: 09/09/2026.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking one Senior Research Associate - Molecular Breeder to provide impact in the discovery and application of molecular techniques that support trait selection and genetic enhancement of potato and sweet potato, and to provide leadership within the breeding research team at CIP-China for Asia Pacific (CCCAP). This position will be based in Yanqing District of Beijing, under the direct supervision and guidance of the CCCAP Country Liaison Scientist, working 40 hours per week.

Key responsibilities:
- Guarantee the operational results of the experimental station.
- Execute and lead the molecular breeding and genetic research team of Yanqing Research Center.
- Design and create genetic tools and experiments, staying abreast of and applying advances in the field.
- Work closely with other laboratory personnel to enhance molecular techniques applied across all sections of CCCAP's research agenda.
- Work closely with the Germplasm Distribution Center for analysis of genetic materials held in trust.
- Identify hazards and assess risks of the laboratories, implementing measures to prevent, mitigate and reduce risks.
- Maintain, calibrate, and repair laboratory equipment and infrastructure.
- Ensure personnel working in the laboratories are properly trained and supervised, including on Health and Safety.
- Comply with relevant labor, environmental, industrial, and health and safety regulations, and CIP/CCCAP internal policies and procedures.

Requirements:
- MSc in Biology, Microbiology and/or related Agricultural Sciences specialization; PhD also accepted.
- At least 8 years of experience in a similar position.
- Experience in lab, people and project management.
- Knowledge of the latest technologies applicable to molecular biology, genetics and genomics.

Closing date: 2026-09-09

Application link: https://cgiar.zohorecruit.com/jobs/CIP-Jobs/268451000032728040/Senior-Research-Associate---Molecular-Breeder-CCCAP