INTERNATIONAL
CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS
POST: Principal Scientist-Applied
Cereals Genomics
ICRISAT is seeking applications
from a dynamic and highly innovative scientist to undertake applied cereals
genomics research in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of
scientists. The Principal Scientist (Internationally Recruited Staff) will be
based at ICRISAT Headquarters near Greater Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India,
working within the Research Program on Dryland Cereals.
ICRISAT is a non-profit,
non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development
in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the
world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the
semi-arid tropics is home to over 2 billion people, with 650 million of these
being the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those
living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome
poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient
and profitable agriculture. ICRISAT, established in 1972, and is a member of
the CGIAR Consortium. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.
The Job: To lead the application
of genomics in ICRISAT’s dryland cereal crops, especially pearl millet and
sorghum. The person will be expected to conduct research in an appropriate area
of applied genomics and to work in close collaboration with other ICRISAT
cereal scientists as well as biometrics and bioinformatics teams to effectively
integrate the use of genomics technology in cultivar development efforts. Of
particular interest is research on the adaptation of cereal crops to extreme
climates.
THE
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
•Leading the development and
application of genomics for use in ICRISAT’s global dryland cereal crop
improvement research programs.
•Conducting relevant research in
the development and use of genomic tools for gene identification, genome
mapping and marker-assisted breeding in one or more of ICRISAT’s dryland cereal
crops.
•Developing linkages and
collaborative research projects with advanced research organizations, national
agricultural research systems, universities and the private sector.
•Undertaking capacity building
initiatives for stakeholders including policy makers to enhance the impact of
genomics in rain-fed agriculture.
•Playing an active role in
resource mobilization for ICRISAT.
THE PERSON:
•PhD degree in Molecular Biology,
Biotechnology, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Genetics or other related field.
•At least 10 years of
post-doctoral research experience in plant breeding, molecular genetics,
genomics, molecular biology or marker-assisted breeding.
•A record of achievement with
academic publications, development and management of research grants, and
capacity building initiatives.
•Fluency in spoken and written
English is essential, and knowledge of French will be an advantage.
THE REWARD:
This is an internationally
recruited staff position with an attractive and competitive salary and benefits
package payable in US dollars. The position is initially for three years, and
extendable depending on performance of the incumbent and funding availability.
An attractive compensation will be offered for the right candidate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should apply on or
before 15 June 2012 by email to: ICRISATjobs@cgiar.org, with a letter of
motivation, latest Curriculum Vitae, and names and contact information of three
references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience. The reference name of the position
(Principal Scientist-Applied Cereals Genomics) should be clearly indicated in
the subject line of the email. Screening of applications will begin in June
2012 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be
acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity
employer and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women
on its staff. ICRISAT has a flexible approach to international appointments and
welcomes dual-career couples.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Principal-Scientist-Applied-Cereals-Genomics.htm
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