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Research Assistant Jobs in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India at International Potato Center (CIP)
Title: Research Assistant
Company: International Potato Center (CIP)
Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
International Potato Center
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref: 2026/04/NRS/IND/ASIA
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for One (1) Research Assistant to join its team at the CIP South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) in Agra, India.
About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems into a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweet potato, and other root and tuber crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate social and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture. For more information, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/.
About CSARC: The CIP – South Asia Regional Center (CSARC), Agra, serves as a key hub for agricultural research and development focused on root and tuber crops (RCT), particularly potato and sweet potato systems in South Asia. The center supports R&D initiatives aimed at improving crop productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable farming practices. It collaborates with national research institutions, government agencies, private players, and development partners to promote innovative agricultural solutions.
About the position: The successful candidate will be based out at CSARC office in Agra and will work in close coordination with CIP offices in the region and headquarter in Lima, Peru. The selected candidate will be dedicated to safeguarding potato and sweet potato systems against emerging biosecurity threats and climate-driven pathogens. .
