Research Assistant
Reference number: 2463
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Bogor, Indonesia
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises.
Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems.
Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Research Assistant
Overview
The research assistant (RA) will assist and support project activities including fieldwork for data collection, literature review, data management, and other relating research activities on projects.
The RA will also support project management particularly in liaising with project partners, supporting information for proposal development.
The RA will also assist in data processing at the laboratory as well as oversee activities and maintenance of CIFOR-ICRAF laboratory in Bogor.
Duties and responsibilities
Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in the staff’s annual performance contract.
- Ensure research data is well managed and ready for further analysis both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- On tribute at least one research publication every year, including international journal/working paper/policy brief/forest news.
- Support data collection of research projects including secondary and primary data.
- Assist data processing in both quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Manage laboratory and field equipment inventories in accordance to GLP.
- Support project management including proposal development, liaising with partners in Indonesia
Education, knowledge and experience
• BSc (Environmental science or related) is essential or related experience.
• Field work experience in biophysics and social data collection.
• Able to operate MS Office package.
• Laboratory work experience including sample preparation and using laboratory machines).
• Moderate in English both writing and speaking.
Terms and conditions
• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
• The appointment will be for 1 (one) year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station will be in Bogor, Indonesia.
To apply, please visit our career site at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Application process
The application deadline is 24 Jan 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
