International
Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics
POST: Scientific Officer – Genebank
(Seed Laboratory)
ICRISAT seeks applications from
Indian nationals for the post of Scientific Officer – Genebank (Seed
Laboratory) 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:
•Plan and organize seed
processing and conservation activities;
•Seed germination and quality
testing, viability monitoring, inventory on germplasm collections and seed
sampling for planting and distribution, data collection and analysis,
documentation;
•Upkeep of the seed lab, storage
and special facilities of the unit;
•Assistance in seed conservation
research and preparing reports
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:
•M.Sc in Agriculture with Seed
Technology/Genetic Resources/Genetics and Plant Breeding or Botany.
•3 years of experience.
Candidates with specialization in seed technology and exposure to handling
similar activities in large seed testing laboratories preferred
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 15 June 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–Genebank(Seed-Laboratory).htm
