International
Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics
POST: Scientist/Senior
Scientist-Legume/Cereal Entomology (West and Central Africa)
ICRISAT seeks to appoint an
Entomologist work on Host plant resistance and integrated pest management in
West and Central Africa, based in Niamey, Niger. S/he should have the knowledge
of the crops and the cropping systems in the semi-arid tropics, associated pest
problems, and the experience to develop strategies for integrated pest
management. S/he is expected to evaluate germplasm, breeding lines and mapping
populations for resistance to insects in sorghum and pearl millet and legumes
(groundnut and chickpea/pigeonpea) in collaboration with breeders and molecular
biologists, and develop modules for pest management in cereal based cropping
systems. The position will be based at ICRISAT Niamey, but will have the
overall responsibilities to work in collaboration with ICRISAT scientists based
in WCA, and with the NARS and other partners in the region.
THE JOB:
•Plan and execute R4D on
regionally important pests on cereals (sorghum and pearl millet) and legumes
(groundnut) to assist in crop improvement and management
•Develop a database of pest
spectrum, assess pest-associated losses and establish damage thresholds for key
pests in cereal and legume based cropping systems.
•Develop/adapt protocols for
large-scale screening of germplasm and breeding materials and mapping
populations for resistance to insect pests.
•Work with crop improvement
scientists to develop cultivars with resistance to insect pests.
•Develop a comprehensive,
practical, and user-friendly integrated pest management modules for cereal and
legume based cropping systems in the region.
•Organize training programs for
the partner scientists and research support staff on host plant resistance to
insects and IPM.
•Analyze, summarize and interpret
experimental data and prepare reports.
•Develop project proposals to
seek funding support from the donors.
•Experience/knowledge in pest
modeling
The Person:
•Must have a PhD in Entomology
from a reputed University, with 5 to 10 years of post-doctoral experience in
HPR and IPM in cereals and/or grain legumes.
•A strong record in R4D as
evidenced by publications in internationally peer reviewed journals.
•Strong background in
agricultural R4D, dissemination of information, and collaboration with the NARS
sand other partners.
•Ability to work collegially and
collaboratively in diverse multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
•Excellent communications skills
in written and spoken English, and in French.
•A willingness to travel
nationally and internationally.
EMPLOYMENT
CONDITIONS:
This is an internationally
recruited staff position with an attractive and competitive salary and benefits
package payable in US dollars. The position is initially for three years, and
extendable depending on performance of the incumbent and funding availability.
An attractive compensation will be offered for the right candidate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should apply on or before 30 April 2012, by email to: ICRISATjobs@cgiar.org , with a letter
of motivation, a full Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information
of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience. The reference name of the position
(Scientist/Senior Scientist-Legume/Cereal Entomology-WCA), should be clearly
indicated in the subject line of the email. Screening of applications will
begin in May 2012 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications
will be acknowledged, however 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. ICRISAT has a flexible approach to international appointments and
welcomes dual-career couples.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Scientist-Senior-Scientist-Legume-Cereal-Entomology-WCA.htm
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