POST:Visiting Scientist (Systems
Agronomist)
ICRISAT
seeks applications from Indian nationals for the following
Visiting Scientist position. These position are based at Patancheru, Andhra
Pradesh.
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: To be part of
multidisciplinary team of watershed scientists to undertake system research in
dryland systems including crop livestock and crop based intensified systems.
The candidate should have good research aptitude to explore newly emerging
research topic and ability to be a good team player. In addition to regular
agronomic research for enhancing the productivity systems, the candidate need
to have knowledge about environment-friendly land and crop management options
including social and institutional aspects.
The
Person: M.Sc. (Agri)
with Ph. D. in Agronomy or related discipline with preferable three years of
post-doctoral experience.
Tenure: Three years
Requirements: Fluency in spoken and written English is
essential. The candidate should have aptitude and skills to draft reports,
research papers and formulate projects. The job involves working in
inter-disciplinary team in multicultural and multinational environment
and the ability to interact with partner organizations.
The
Reward: These are
fixed tenure positions, but may be extended depending on requirement, funding
availability and performance of the incumbent. The compensation will be
an all-inclusive (base pay and allowances) consolidated lump sum amount. The
compensation will not be a constraint 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, and date of availability. Please send applications to Human Resources
Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India or by E-mail to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org,
latest by 20 August 2012, clearly stating the
job title (Visiting Scientist) in the subject column. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity
employer, and is especially interested in increasing participation of women on
its staff.
FOR
DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Visiting_Scientist-Systems-Agronomist.htm
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