Scientific Officer (Biometrics Unit) post at ICRISAT

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Scientific Officer – Biometrics Unit

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientific Officer – Biometrics Unit to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited position.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•           To support and help in analysis of data from various experiments of ICRISAT scientific staff

•           To assist in developing statistical computing programs using R/GenStat/SAS to facilitate statistical computing support to agricultural researchers

•           To assist in training in applied statistics, statistical computing, and provide support to other functions of Biometrics Unit.

COMPETENCIES:

•           Proficiency in English communication skills(both written and spoken);

•           Proficiency in Computer skills (Ms- Office, data analysis);

•           Should be a good team player and adaptable to working in multicultural team.

REQUIREMENTS:

•           Master’s Degree in Statistics/Agricultural Statistics/Biometrics/Mathematics with strong background in numerical analysis;

•           Demonstrated ability and experience in statistical analysis of data preferably using R/GenStat/SAS;

•           The person should be willing to work in ICRISAT’s African sites/locations;

•           Knowledge of programming in computer languages (C/C++/JAVA) will be a plus.

GENERAL: 

The position is for three years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position. 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 and date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org , latest by 31 May 2012. 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–Biometrics.htm

JRF Walk-in (Statistical Machine Learning for Microarray Gene Expression Data)at Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

A Written Test and Walk-in-Interview will be held at Central Tuber Crops Research Institute on 30 January, 2012 at 10.30 AM for the recruitment of a Junior Research Fellow, on a temporary basis under the DIT funded project entitled  ‘Development of Statistical Machine Learning Tool and Methods for Analysis of Microarray Gene Expression Data’.

POST: Junior Research Fellow- one post

DURATION: 2 years (24 months).

SALARY: Rs. 16,000/- + 20% HRA (Total Rs. 19,200/-)

QUALIFICATION:

ESSENTIAL: First class in M.Sc Agricultural Statistics/ Statistics/ Biostatistics/ Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology

DESIRABLE: M.Phil in the above mentioned subjects/ Pass certificate in UGC/CSIR/NET/ Experience in Bioinformatics modeling

AGE: 35 years or below for men, 40 years or below for women as on 30-01-2012 (Relaxation in the case of ST/SC and OBC as per the Govt. of India norms)

DATE AND TIME OF INTERVIEW: 30 January, 2012 at 10.30 AM

VENUE: CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram

Interested candidates may appear for a Written Test followed by an Interview along with their application in A4 size paper containing the following particulars:

1. Name 2. Father/Husband/Guardian’s name 3. Date of birth 4. Age as on 08-07-2010 5. Permanent address 6. Address for communication with post code 7. Phone number  8. Qualification 9. Whether holding UGC/CSIR/NET 10. Whether of ST/SC/OBC  11. Details of experience 12. Any other details  Attested copies of certificates should be enclosed with the application form.

Original certificates have to be produced for verification.

No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidates.

 The selected candidates will have to join immediately.

FOR DETALS, PLEASE REFER http://www.ctcri.org/pdfs/Website-%20Walk%20in%20Interview.doc

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