November 14, 2024

IFDC- International Fertilizer Development

Muscle Shoals

FULL TIME

Research Associate – Soil Science

About IFDC
IFDC is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships to assist farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency. These approaches are needed to boost soil health and crop productivity while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use. IFDC translates research into action by using locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions. With our partners, we seek to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard the soil on which our lives depend, and generate economic resilience for farming households and the countries in which they live.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for conducting research activities and maintaining associated facilities including greenhouses.
Research Activities:

Executing research experiments as per the protocols developed by Research Scientists and Research Manager;
Executing day-to-day operations of research experiments according to the requirements of the projects. This involves scheduling, resource allocation, administrative duties and workflow coordination etc.;
Ensuring compliance with protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements;
Analyzing and interpreting data, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the data;
Participating in training programs as needed;
Performing a variety of other related minor duties as required.

Quality Assurance and Control:

Implementing quality assurance and control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results;
Maintaining research equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating repairs and maintenance as needed;
Conducting regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality standards and protocols;
Developing and validating research methods to support research and development projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in soil chemistry or agronomy;
Relevant research experience for 3 to 4 years in managing research facilities associated with soil chemistry and agronomy;
Experience with greenhouse pot studies is desirable.

Reporting and Work Relationships
This position reports to Scientist & Research Manager.
Location
This is a national recruitment with a duty station at the IFDC office based in Muscles Shoals, Alabama.
Benefits
IFDC's benefits include annual and sick leave, health, dental, vision and group life insurance coverage, a 13th-month salary, social security and pension contribution in compliance with local laws.
Salary Clause
The salary grade for this position is BG 6 with a starting salary of USD 45,387.
The determination of new employee salaries takes into account various factors. These include the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications in relation to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal fairness, the competitive state of the job market, as well as potential organizational and budgetary considerations.
Diversity Clause
IFDC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, and offers equal employment opportunities based on ability, performance, and potential. Equal opportunity is integral to the recruitment and selection practices at IFDC. IFDC recognizes the value in recruiting employees with different backgrounds, knowledge, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs. IFDC recognizes and values the contribution of people with a diverse background in capabilities, experience, and perspectives. Diversity encompasses gender, age, experience, education, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds as well as other dimensions such as lifestyle and family responsibilities.