International Potato Center
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref: 2026/01/NRS/IND/ASIA
JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for Two (2) Junior Research Assistants to join the CIP – South Asia Regional Center.
About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP's mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweet potato, and other root and tuber crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate social and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture. For more information, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/.
About CSARC: The CIP – South Asia Regional Center (CSARC), Agra, serves as a key hub for agricultural research and development focused on potato and sweetpotato systems in South Asia. The center supports research initiatives aimed at improving crop productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable farming practices. It collaborates with national research institutions, government agencies, private players and development partners to promote innovative agricultural solutions.
About the position: The Junior Research Assistant will support research activities conducted at CIP's Agra office. The position will provide
technical and analytical support to field and laboratory experiments, including data collection, sample preparation, and maintenance of research facilities. This position will report to Research Associate - Agronomist
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of field and laboratory experiments, including trial setup, crop management activities, and sample collection. Support research trials related to crop production, post-harvest management, and quality assessment.
- Collect, record, and maintain experimental data and field records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of research databases. Assist in sample preparation, processing, and laboratory testing following research protocols.
- Support potato-related research activities (planting, harvesting, grading, storage trials, quality evaluation) – preferred.
- Assist in maintaining experimental plots, research material, and laboratory equipment. Support the maintenance and proper use of farm machinery, tools, and research equipment. Under the supervision of Research Associate, coordinate field labours to ensure timely and accurate execution of planting, crop management, harvesting, post-harvest handling etc.
- Prepare work plans, oversee off-season farm management activities, monitor quality of field operations, and maintain labours and field records to ensure efficient trial management and compliance with safety guidelines.
