INTERNATIONAL
CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS
POST: Manager, Field Research
Operations (Two positions)
ICRISAT seeks applications from
Indian nationals for two positions of Manager, Field Research Operations, as
part of a continuing expansion in the institute’s commitment to using genetic
resources and modern approaches to crop improvement to benefit the smallholder
farmers in the dry tropics globally.
These positions will be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh.
ICRISAT is one of the members of
the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). CGIAR is a global partnership that unites
organizations engaged in research for sustainable development with the funders
of this work. The funders include developing and industrialized country
governments, foundations, and international and regional organizations. The
work they support is carried out by 15 members of the Consortium of
International Agricultural Research Centers, in close collaboration with
hundreds of partner organizations, including national and regional research
institutes, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector.
(www.cgiar.org - www.consortium.cgiar.org ).
RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and coordinate
chickpea/pigeonpea breeding field research operations, including field layout
and all other field operations (seed preparation, sowing, integrated crop
management, data recording, selections, harvest, post-harvest data management,
and seed storage), data analysis, data management and preparing project
reports, and drafts for research papers. Liaise with farmers, farmer
cooperatives and public and private seed companies for seed production and
distribution.
DESIRED CANDIDATE’S
PROFILE: The
candidate should be Graduate in Agriculture or Biological Sciences with a
minimum 20 years’ experience of managing on-station and on-farm research
operations in crop breeding programs, including field layouts, experimental designs
for plant breeding trials, participatory varietal selection, multi-location
international nurseries and trials, etc. He/she should have experience in
pedigree and data management of breeding trials/ programs, and knowledge of
Agro-base software is desirable. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary,
multi-cultural environment of the institute is essential.
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 applications to
Director, Human Resources and Operations, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh
502 324, India by E-mail to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org , latest by 15 March 2012, clearly stating the job title in the subject column.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity
employer, and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women
on its staff.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Manager-Field-Research-Operations.htm
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