- Resource Type National Undergraduate Internship
- Region HQ
- Date Opened 05/21/2026
- Job Type Internship
- Industry Research and Development
- City Lima
- State/Province Lima
Job Description
The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for one(1) Data Management Intern to provide support to the Genebank Department and work close with the Digital & Data Department in Lima, Peru.
About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIAR integral research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweetpotato, and other root and tubercrops. 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/.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the data preparation and quality assurance required for ClP's transition from GRIN-Global to GGCE.
- Ensure CIP's genebank data meets the quality and accessibility standards required by the Al71 Genebanks Al pipeline.
- Recover and integrate existing but uncaptured data (field trial evaluations, genomic datasets, corporate database records) into the genebank information system.
- Support data cleaning, harmonization, and interoperability activities across genebank and research datasets.
- Produce documented, transferable work products that strengthen institutional data management.
Requirements
What are we looking for?
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in data engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
- Strong SQL skills (ability to write queries against relational databases, understand schema structures, and perform data validation).
- Experience with Python or R for data manipu
📌 26-11 Data Managment Intern (Lima)
🏢 CGIAR
📍 Lima