POST: Scientific Officer for AVRDC – The World Vegetable
Center
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in conducting controlled growth assays (Glasshouse and controlled environment conditions); in identifying water use efficient and high biomass genotypes among germplasm of vegetable species.
- Manage and maintain vegetable crops in the field. Conduct field screening for vegetable species for growth and yield traits (develop growth and yield assays). Handle and process research data for statistical analysis.
- Timely (crop growth wise) collection of biological samples (leaf, stem, grain etc) in replicates and assist for stable isotopes analysis using IRMS.
- Assist to produce papers for publication in refereed journals and conference presentation
- Provide activity/progress reports and support services to official activities
- Perform other tasks that may be assigned
Qualifications and experience: A bachelor degree in Agriculture/Horticulture with a
Master’s in Crop/Plant Physiology; At least three (3) years of R & D
experience in crop/plant physiology related work (lab assays, controlled
growth/field related growth/yield measurements, conservation agriculture
concepts, water relations, WUE etc), some working knowledge on stable isotopes
(carbon & oxygen); Good analytical and technical skills, analyze data and
communicate research findings; Good management and organizational skills;
Demonstrated ability to deliver outputs on time and accurately with minimum
supervision; good computer skills (MS Office/excel, statistical programs); Good
in written and spoken English; Willingness to travel within India; Highly
motivated and creative, can work effectively in a multicultural environment.
The appointment: A competitive all-inclusive consolidated compensation will
be paid based on experience and skills. The appointment is for one year (12
months only).
How to Apply: Click on the link.
Closing Date: 15 December 2015 or until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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