POSITION:

• Seeking outstanding individual to assist with research and project management in the Agroecology and Environment research lab at ISARA.
  
• The position is located in Lyon with strong interaction with a grower network in France and with scientist in France, Europe and North America.
  Research aim to identify interest and test management practice for perennial grain (e.g. seeding operations, enhanced row spacing and competition with weeds, better nutrient management treatment, etc.) suited to local conditions and farmers type by comparing it to a standard farmer practice across several farmers’ fields.
  
• The candidate will manage CERPET on-farm research, coordinate experiment, manage and analyze data, write articles and reports, support communication activities, and assist with fieldwork including soil, crop, and weed sampling and sample processing.
  
• The candidate will interact with Kernza.org research community.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful candidates must have a PhD degree in Agronomy, Agroecology or related discipline. Strong analytical and scientific writing skills are required.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with farmers and scientist, capacity to collect date from on-farm trials, participatory approach are essential.
• Interest and experience in agroecology, climate change adaptation and mitigation, perennial agriculture are desirable.
• You are bilingual French and English

APPOINTMENT:

• Position is initially a 18 months, full-time appointment, with the option and expectation for extension contingent on funding, available work, and successful performance.
• The position is anticipated to start on March 2021.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Applicants should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references and a research statement.
• Applications will be evaluated starting December 20, 2020 and continue until position is filled.
• Applications to send to : recrutement@isara.fr
• For more information, contact: Christophe DAVID (davidc@isara.fr
• Applications will be evaluated starting December 20, 2020 and continue until position is filled.