JRF(Plant pathology/Microbiology) at ICRISAT, Patancheru, Hyderabad

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Junior Research Fellow

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Executing field, laboratory and glasshouse experiments relevant to agriculturally beneficial microorganisms (particularly isolation, characterization and identification of antifungal actinomycetes)

·         Testing various delivery systems for effective management of soilborne plant pathogens.

·         Maintain and update electronic databases and statistical analysis of experimental data.

·         Assist the scientist in the preparation of technical reports.

·         Any other responsibility that may be assigned by the scientist in furtherance of the cause of the institute.   

REQUIREMENTS:

·         M Sc (Plant Pathology/Microbiology/Botany/Plant Biotechnology) with at least one year experience in biocontrol aspects of plant pathogens

·         Good proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken)

PERIOD AND REMUNERATION:
The position is on a fixed term contract basis for 3 years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and continuing need for the position. An attractive compensation as permitted by DBT 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, to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org or to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, latest by 1 December 2011. Applicants sending in the hard copy of their applications must mention the position applied for on the envelope. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“ICRISAT strongly welcomes women candidates to apply."

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/JRF.htm