Scientific Officer (Biometrics Unit) post at ICRISAT

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Scientific Officer – Biometrics Unit

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientific Officer – Biometrics Unit 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 support and help in analysis of data from various experiments of ICRISAT scientific staff

•           To assist in developing statistical computing programs using R/GenStat/SAS to facilitate statistical computing support to agricultural researchers

•           To assist in training in applied statistics, statistical computing, and provide support to other functions of Biometrics Unit.

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:

•           Master’s Degree in Statistics/Agricultural Statistics/Biometrics/Mathematics with strong background in numerical analysis;

•           Demonstrated ability and experience in statistical analysis of data preferably using R/GenStat/SAS;

•           The person should be willing to work in ICRISAT’s African sites/locations;

•           Knowledge of programming in computer languages (C/C++/JAVA) will be a plus.

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 31 May 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“ICRISAT strongly welcomes women candidates to apply

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Scientific-Officer–Biometrics.htm