Latest Microbiology Research Jobs at IRRI – Apply Now
Are you passionate about microbiology, plant pathology, and sustainable agriculture? The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is looking for a qualified Researcher – Microbiology and Pathology to join its team in Los Baños, Philippines. This role involves exploring rice-associated microbes, formulating microbe-based solutions, and advancing global rice health and sustainability. Open to Filipino nationals with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Soil Science, or related fields and 2+ years of experience, this opportunity offers a meaningful career in science with global impact. Apply before 24 July 2025.
About IRRI:
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Job Details:
Job Title: Researcher – Microbiology and Pathology
Job ID: HQ01783
Location: Philippines
Closing Date: 24-Jul-2025
Job Purpose:
The selected candidate will explore beneficial rice-associated microbes that can improve disease resistance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to environmental sustainability. This includes work on microbial isolation, formulation of microbe-based solutions, and advanced field and lab experiments.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the design and implementation of all microbiome-related experiments and activities
- Collection, isolation, and characterization of rice-associated microbes
- Designing and conducting experiments to assess the impact of beneficial microbes on rice health and productivity
- Contribution to scientific publications and reports
- Advise on the improvement of research activities improvement
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Soil Science, or other related studies with 2 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in microbial isolation, characterization, and plant-microbe interactions
- Experience in microbial formulation and scaling up bio-based solutions is an advantage.
Skills Required:
Mandatory
- Has proven technical proficiency in conducting field and laboratory experiments
- Strong collaborative and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with experimental design for lab, greenhouse, and field trials.
- Has good oral and written communication skills
- Has good presentation skills
- Is able to work independently
Preferred
- Has some experience supervising/overseeing the work of staff
- Has experience in using molecular laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Has background in aseptic techniques, molecular techniques (e.g., PCR, DNA and RNA extraction, etc.), processing NGS data, and bioinformatics
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