Development and testing of microbial biopesticides for the management of Fall armyworm in East Africa

• The successful applicant will hold an excellent master’s degree with both coursework and research in Crop protection/Entomology with specialization in insect pathology or in Applied Microbiology with specialization in insect pathology.
• Knowledge in Chemical ecology and nematology will be an asset.

Designing a chemical ecology-based biological control approach for the invasive Fall armyworm in Africa

• The successful applicant will hold an excellent master’s degree with both coursework and research in a relevant field, Entomology, Crop Protection or Plant Sciences, with experience in Chemical Ecology procedures or Chemistry.
• Field experience in maize systems.

Validation of indigenous-knowledge and plant-based biorationals for management of Fall armyworm

• MSc degree in biology, crop protection, entomology or a related fields.
• Previous experience on conducting field experiments and lab bioassays, botanical pesticides and their characterisation might be helpful.
• A good knowledge about design of field experiments and lab bioassay, statistical analysis will be of help in the project.

Understanding the key factors influencing the ability of maize to compensate for damage by fall armyworm at different crop phenological stages

• MSc degree in biology, crop protection, entomology or a related fields.

• Previous experience with conducting field experiments and lab bioassays, economic threshold assessment of pest and disease might be helpful
• A good knowledge about design of field-, Screenhouse- and lab experiments, data modelling and multivariate analysis will be of help in the project.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum pass of second-class, upper division.
  • The Master’s degree must have been completed less than six years ago at the time of application.
  • The applicant must be a national of Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda.
  • Qualified female candidates and candidates from less privileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
  • A good command of the English language (written & spoken).
  • Completed application form and accompanying supporting documents submitted online.

Closing date for applications: 4th December 2019
Visit the link below for more information.
http://cbid.icipe.org/apps/fall-armyworm-2019/index.php