INTERNATIONAL
CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS
POST: Special Project Scientist (Two
positions)
ICRISAT seeks applications from
Indian nationals for the positions of Special Project Scientist (two positions)
to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
ICRISAT is a non-profit,
non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development
in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the
world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the
semi-arid tropics is home to over 2 billion people, with 650 million of these
the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in
the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty,
hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and
profitable agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Greater Hyderabad, Andhra
Pradesh, India and belongs to the Consortium of Centers supported by the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
THE JOB: Molecular marker data analysis,
genotyping and phenotyping, QTL mapping, molecular breeding, gene expression
analysis, data analysis, actively associate in writing project reports,
research articles and perform other related jobs from time to time.
THE PERSON: Ph.D. in Agricultural
Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Life sciences/Genetics and Plant Breeding
with the knowledge indicated in responsibilities. Experience in the
responsibilities mentioned below would be an added advantage.
PERIOD AND
REMUNERATION: An
attractive all inclusive consolidated assignment fee in Indian Rupees is
payable. The position is initially for a fixed-term of two years and may be
extended depending on requirement, funding availability, and performance of the
incumbent.
HOW TO APPLY: The application should include
an up-to-date resume, a recent passport-size photograh, names and addresses
(including fax/e-mail) of three referees, date of availability, and a statement
of the special qualifications for this position. Applicants from the Indian
NARS/ Universities should submit their applications through proper
channel. To know more details about this
position please contact, Dr Rajeev Varshney, Director-Centre of Excellence in
Genomics at r.k.varshney@cgiar.org
Please send your application by
email to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org ,
stating the job title Special Project Scientist - Genomics clearly in the
subject column, addressed to the Director, Human Resources and Operations,
ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India, latest by 10 March 2012.
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/Special-Project-Scientist-Molecular.htm
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