Research Associate post( Entomology) at ICRISAT, Patacheru, Hyderabad

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Research Associate – Entomology

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Research Associate – Entomology to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited position.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is an Alliance of centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. To reduce poverty, enhance crop productivity and food security and to protect the environment, ICRISAT research focuses on farming systems and crop improvement, management and utilization of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeonpea, chickpea, and groundnut in the semi-arid tropics. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•To work on effect of climate change on geographical distribution and abundance of insect pests in grain legumes and insect – host plant – environment interactions;

•To predict and map potential changes in relative abundance and geographical distribution of insect-pests in grain legumes;

•To study the biochemical and molecular interactions between insect pests x host plant x environment in relation to expression of resistance to the target pests.

COMPETENCIES:

•Proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken);

•Proficiency in Computer skills (Ms- Office, data analysis);

•Should be a good team player and adaptable to working in multicultural team.

REQUIREMENTS:

•PhD degree in Entomology/Biochemistry from a recognized university;

•Experience in host plant resistance and physicochemical basis of host resistance to insects;

•Knowledge of grain legumes and pest problems in these crops in the semi-arid tropics;

•Experience or knowledge in host plant resistance and molecular mechanisms of host plant resistance to insect pests.

GENERAL: 

The position is for three years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position. An attractive compensation is offered for the right candidate.

HOW TO APPLY:  The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees and date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org , latest by 30 April 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“ICRISAT strongly welcomes women candidates to apply"

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Research-Associate–Entomology.htm