Scientific Officer (Genomical Statistics) vacancy at ICRISAT, Patancheru, Hyderabad, India

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Scientific Officer (Genomical Statistics)

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for a Scientific Officer (Genomical Statistics) to work on a challenging project “Integration of MARS and GWS modules in the ISMU pipeline for facilitating molecular breading for complex traits”  sponsored by CGIAR Generation Challenge Program.  This is a nationally recruited position and will be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is a member of the 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•To develop web based interfaces for Statistical Analysis Pipeline (J2EE / .NET) for marker-assisted recurrent selection (MARS) and genomic selection (GS);

•Designing and implementing databases to store results and data sets;

•Implement Analysis Pipeline on Linux and Windows platforms.

COMPETENCIES:

•Proficiency in developing web based interfaces for Statistical Analysis Pipeline (Level 3);

•Designing and implementing databases (Level 3);

•Proficiency in computer programming both in Linux and Windows environment (Level 3);

•Knowledge of programming in computer languages like  JAVA/C/C++ etc (Level 2);

•Should be a good team player and adaptable to working in multicultural team (Level 2).

REQUIREMENTS:

•Engineering/Master’s degree in Computer Science/Statistics/Agricultural Statistics/ Mathematics with strong background in computer programming both in Linux/Windows environment;

•Demonstrated ability and experience in developing web development;

•Excellent inter-personal skills;

•Knowledge of programming in other computer languages (JAVA/C/C#/C++).

GENERAL: The position will be for a period of two years. 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. Please send in your applications by clearly stating the job title in the subject line (Scientific Officer - Genomical Statistics) to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org   or to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, latest by 9 January 2012. 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/Scientific-Officer-Genomical-Statistics.htm