Scientific Officer (Cereal Pathology) vacancy at ICRISAT

ICRISAT

POST: Scientific Officer – Cereals Pathology

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis and prepare draft reports related to sorghum and pearl millet diseases.
• Supervise various field and greenhouse operations and manage laboratory inventories and other related jobs from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS:
M.Sc. in Plant Pathology with 1-2 years of relevant experience.

High skill of culturing, maintaining and increasing inoculum of fungal pathogens essential. The candidate must be highly motivated and have excellent computer and communication skills in English (both written and spoken); and ability to work in multidisciplinary team.

GENERAL: The position will initially be for a 3-year period, and renewable for a further period based on the performance of the incumbent and continuing need for the position. An attractive all inclusive consolidated 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. Please send in your applications by clearly stating the job title in the subject line (Scientific Officer-Cereals Pathology) to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.orgor to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, latest by 20 September, 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants sending in the hard copy of their applications must mention the position applied for on the envelope.

“ICRISAT strongly welcomes women candidates to apply”

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