Walk-in for RA post at VPKAS, Almora

VIVEKANANDA PARVATIYA KRISHI ANUSANDHAN SANSTHAN

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

ALMORA ( UTTARAKHAND) 263601

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

It  is  proposed  to  fill  up  the  temporary  and  time  bound  positions of Research Associate on contractual basis under the following project. The eligible and desirous candidates fulfilling all the requirements are invited to appear before the Selection Committee for interview at V.P.K.A.S. (ICAR), Almora on 16.05.2012 at 10.00 AM.

1.         NAIP funded project “Enhancement of Livelihood security through sustainable farming system and related farm enterprises in North West Himalayas”. 

NAME OF POST        :           Research Associate (7 posts)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION           :           M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Tech./Ph. D. in Horticulture/Plant Protection/Agronomy/Soil Science/Post Harvest Eng./ Plant Breeding and Genetics/Seed Technology/ Extension Education/Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Economics any other related subjects.

EXPERIENCE:Experience in extension, research and development in hill agriculture.

EMOLUMENT:23,000/- + HRA per month for Master Degree.

 24,000/- + HRA per month for Ph.D. holders.

AGE LIMIT: The upper age limit is 40 years for men and 45 years for women on the date of interview (relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC as per GOI/ICAR norms)

LOCATION: Project sites at Champawat/Dharonj/Mudiani or any other sites of the project.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. The posts are purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the projects.

2. The applicants must bring their bio-data (affixed with recent passport size photograph) along with original and photocopies of mark sheets and certificates of all examinations passed.

3. No T.A. will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.

4. The selection of candidates doesn’t entail on them any right for absorption/ regularization at VPKAS (ICAR), Almora or any other sister concern including ICAR Headquarter.

5. The Director’s decision will be final and binding in all respects.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.vpkas.nic.in/adra2504.doc

SRF post(Agronomy/Microbiology/Soil Science/Agricultural Engineering) at IIT, Roorkee

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitr.ac.in/administration/uploads/File/wrdm/2012/adv23042012%281%29.pdf

Assistant Scientist(Agronomy) post at IRRI

INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

POST: Assistant Scientist - Agronomy (PRS-2012-51-BB)

REFERENCE NUMBER: PRS-2012-51-BB

APPLY BY: 06 April 2012

The successful candidate shall lead the conceptualization, development, and upgrading of farmer-oriented web- and mobile phone-based decision tools - together with the associated conduct of field evaluation trials, training and development of promotional materials and documentation - for improved nutrient and crop management in rice-based systems.

DUTIES

• Lead the conceptualization, development, maintenance, documentation, and translation for farmer-oriented web- and mobile phone-based decision tools for improved nutrient and crop management of rice-based systems

• Coordinate with partners the implementation field trials to evaluate and refine the decision tools and use the findings from field trials to upgrade the decision tools

• Serve as a contact with public and private sector partners involved in the development, release, upgrading, and promotion of web- and mobile phone-based decision tools

• Devise training and promotional materials and serve as a resource person for training and orientation activities on Nutrient Manager and Crop Manager decision tools

• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervising IRS

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Soil Science, Agronomy, or related field

• At least three (3) years of relevant field experience with rice-based systems

• Knowledge of data management and profiency in the use of MS Excel

• Good working knowledge of soil, nutrient, and crop management

• Knowledge of an experiemental design and experience with data analysis and statistical software is an advantage

• Good written communication skills

• Good training and presentation skills

Screening will start on 06 April 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.

Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.

Join us to deliver rice science for a better world

Interested candidates should apply online. Should you encounter problems applying online please email at IRRIRecruitment@irri.org .

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

http://irri.org/index.php?option=com_jobboard&view=job&id=478&catid=1&lyt=table

Walk-in for SRF at CAZRI, Jodhpur

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AREA, JODHPUR – 342 003.

F.No. National Fellow Scheme /2009-Adm.I Dated :

It is proposed to fill-up following position as per details below purely on temporary basis under the time bound Project running in this Institute.

NAME OF PROJECT: “Identification and Quantification of Phosphatase Hydrolysable Organic P Sources for Plant Nutrition and Refinement of a Non-destructive Technique for Phosphatase Estimation”.

NAME OF POST: Senior Research Fellow

NO. OF POST: 2 (Two)

PLACE OF POSTING: CAZRI, Jodhpur

EMOLUMENTS: Rs. 16,000/- + 20% HRA (for Ist & IInd years.)

Rs. 18,000/- + 20% HRA (for IIIrd year onwards.)

QUALIFICATIOn :M.Sc./Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry/Soil Science/ Microbiology/Biotechnology with basic knowledge of computer

DURATION AND OTHER CONDITIONS: Upto 21 March 2014 (purely temporary)

AGE LIMIT: 35 years for men & 40 years for women on date of walk-in-interview (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules)

DATE OF WALK-IN-INTERVIEW: 24.03. 2012 at 11.00 AM

The candidates fulfilling the qualification for the above position are invited to appear for a walk-in-interview to be held at the office of Dr. J.C. Tarafdar, National Fellow, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Light Industrial Area, Jodhpur – 342 003 (Raj.). The candidate should bring the following documents alongwith bio-data on plain paper duly signed and pasted with a recent passport size photograph on it.

(i)Original certificate of educational qualifications and attested copies (ii) Two testimonials of Character from two responsible gazetted officers (iii) relevant publication (iv) a brief of research work during post graduations (v) No objection certificate from the employer in case of employment elsewhere (vi) Experience certificate in original, if any.

The above position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The service of the selected candidate will stand terminated automatically after the expiry of the project or completion of period mentioned in the offer of appointment, whichever is earlier. He/she will not have any right to claim for regularization or absorption whatsoever in regular vacancies of the Institute/ICAR. TA/DA will not be admissible for attending the interview.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.cazri.res.in/jobs/srf.pdf

SRF vacancy(Agro-meteorology / Agronomy / Soil Science) at IIT, Kharagpur

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KHARAGPUR

PROJECT TITLE: FORECASTING AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT USING SPACE, AGROMETEREOLOGY & LAND BASED OBSERVATIONS (AAL)

REFERENCE NUMBER: IIT/SRIC/R/AAL/2011/06, DATED 16th January, 2012 

TEMPORARY POSITION(S): Senior Research Fellow 

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

CONSOLIDATED COMPENSATION: Up to Rs.18,000/- p.m. (depending upon qualification & experience) 

COORDINATOR / PI: Dr. RABINDRA KUMAR PANDA, Dept. of Agrl. & Food Engg.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: M. Tech / M.E in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Land & Water Resources Engineering / Soil & water Engineering / Irrigation & Drainage Engineering; M. Sc (Ag) with specialization in Agro-meteorology / Agronomy / Soil Science. Preference will be given to person(s) with work experience in the related area..

LAST DATE:  15 Feb 2012

APPLICATION FEE: Rs. Nil/-

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2057