Research Fellows: LINKING AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TO INNOVATION

RIUP is a research and development programme designed to put agricultural research into use for developmental purposes and to conduct research on how to do this. RIU has appointed the LINK programme of UNU-MERIT to act as its Central Research Team (CRT) with responsibility for designing and implementing its research.

The research will examine RIUP’s own experiences of putting research into use and in doing so will develop a clearer understanding of how to better link agricultural research to innovation.

The CRT now wishes to appoint up to 6 research fellows from Asia and Africa to help study RIUP’s portfolio of activities in these regions.

Candidates should have:

• Research experience on agricultural and rural innovation policies and processes.

• A recent relevant PhD is desirable, but candidates with a strong relevant publication record would also be considered.

• Positions could be full or part time.

These positions will be located in the regions where RIU works.

Appointments will be made as personnel services agreements (PSA) with UNU-MERIT. The RIUP is sponsored by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) until June 2011.

Candidates should submit a CV and covering letter to Christine Wheeler (c.wheeler@nrint.co.uk) from whom further details are available on request.

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2009.