Junior Research Fellow (Entomology) post at Rubber Research Institute of India

Rubber Research Institute of India

2/90/PathoVCRC/2012/Res 29/03/2012

N O T I F I C A T I O N

Rubber Research Institute of India, Rubber Board, Kottayam-9, proposes to fill the following vacancy on consolidated remuneration to work in a collaborative research programme on “Development and demonstration of integrated vector control for prevention of Chikunguniya/Dengue fever in rubber plantations” with Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Pondicherry by selection of suitable candidate through walkin-interview on 17/04/2012 at 11.00 AM.

POST: Junior Research Fellow – Entomology

ELIGIBILITY: Only bonafide Indian citizens are eligible.

NO. OF VACANCIES: 1

QUALIFICATION : First class Master’s Degree in Zoology (with specialization in Medical Entomology/Entomology) OR

Agriculture (with specialization in Entomology)

DESIRABLE - One year research experience in Medical Entomology/Entomology as evidenced by Publications

OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS:

TENURE: For a period up to May 2013.

STIPEND: Rs.16000/- per month (consolidated). No contingent grant will be paid.

TA/DA: As entitled to Scientist A of RRII

AGE LIMIT: Not more than 28 years as on 01/04/2012 (relaxable up to 5 years in Case of SC/ST, women, physically handicapped and OBC applicants)

PLACE OF WORK: RRII / VCRC Regional Centre, Kottayam.

SELECTION: By walk-in-interview.

DATE & TIME: 17/04/2012 at 11.00 AM

VENUE: At the Office of the Director of Research, Rubber Research Institute of India, Rubber Board P.O., Kottayam 686 009.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://rubberboard.org.in/vacancies/Website_vac.pdf

Research trainee post at Rubber Research Institute of India

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://rubberboard.org.in/vacancies/ResearchTrainee_vac.pdf

Research Assistant post(safety and immunogenicity of novel candidate vaccines against Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Paratyphi) at NICED, Kolkata

National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases

No. 01/182/STP Proj./2012                                                                   Date : 02.04.2012

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

The following vacant post will be filled up on purely temporary basis under the project entitled “Development and pre-clinical studies on safety and immunogenicity of novel candidate vaccines against Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Paratyphi” under Dr. S.S. Das, Scientist ‘D’ of this Institute:-

NAME OF THE POST: Research Assistant

 NO. OF VACANCIES:  01

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES: Essential: M.Sc./ M.Tech. first class in any branch of Life Sciences.

Desirable: Hand-on experience in molecular biology / protein purification / immunology; NEL-LS/GATE qualification. Hand-on experience in immunological studies using laboratory mice will be considered a special quality.

CONSOLIDATED SALARY: Rs. 21,140/- p.m.

AGE :Below 28 Years

N.B. Age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH Candidates as per Govt. of India Rules.

Candidates fulfilling the above criteria may report to the Administrative Officer, alongwith Bio-data, originals of the testimonials and a photocopy of each. No TA/DA is admissible under the project. The project is approved for 3 years. The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. However, the appointment may be terminated on the basis of one month’s notice from either side at any point of time during the 3 years’ period. Candidates are requested to reach the venue of interview as per details given below:-

DATE,  TIME   & ADDRESS : 17th April, 2012 at  10:30 A.M. , National Institute of Cholera & Enteric Diseases,P-33, C.I.T. Road, Scheme-XM, Beliaghata,(JICA building within ID & BG Hospital), Kolkata- 700 010

CONTACT:  Subodh Karmakar)

Administrative Officer

for Director-in-Charge

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.niced.org.in/placements.htm

Director post( CGIAR Research Program 3.6 ‘Dryland Cereals’) at ICRISAT

International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics

POST: Director, CGIAR Research Program 3.6 ‘Dryland Cereals’

ICRISAT is seeking an innovative, dynamic and creative Program Director who is a strong believer in partnerships to lead and manage the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals. 

The Consultative Group for International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) Research Program on Dryland Cereals (CRP 3.6) will focus on four staple cereals (barley, finger millet, pearl millet, and sorghum) that are of particular significance to smallholder farmers, especially women, in marginal dryland environments of Africa and Asia. The program will enhance the use of genetic resources and breeding efficiency, produce high yielding varieties with resistances to major biotic and abiotic stresses, improve crop management to reduce yield gaps, and improve systems to deliver new technologies into the hands of smallholders. The CRP is a global partnership among the CGIAR Centers ICRISAT (Lead Center) and ICARDA, plus and an array of principal partners including ICAR, India; AREEO, Iran; IRD and CIRAD, France; INTSORMIL, USA; and the Generation Challenge Program. See details at www.icrisat.org/icrisat-crp.htm .

THE POSITION

The CRP Program Director will report to the Director General, ICRISAT/Chair of the CRP 3.6 Steering Committee, and will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The position is for an initial three-year period with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Develop a clear and shared vision for CRP 3.6 among all partners and stakeholders and communicate this vision to all stakeholders.

•Provide intellectual leadership to, and coordinate implementation of, the CRP.

•Develop strong partnerships among participating centers, partners and other stakeholders.

•Represent the CRP in international for a to ensure that the Dryland Cereals program is highly visible and strongly supported by investors and other stakeholders.

•Guide fundraising efforts for the DRYLAND CEREALS CRP together with the Centers and other partners.

•Ensure that the CRP has well developed and articulated gender and capacity strengthening strategies, defined work plans, clear deliverables, and that the CRP meets its programmatic and financial targets.

THE PERSON

•Demonstrated leadership qualities and track record in leading multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams and building partnerships for collaborative and cross-cutting research.

•At least 10 years of relevant experience, including research management experience, in an international, multi-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environment.

•PhD degree in a relevant discipline with a broad perspective on dryland agriculture in the developing world and across the research for development agenda.

•Proven fund-raising record.

•Demonstrated commitment to gender equity and diversity.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. ICRISAT provides additional benefits, including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance and retirement benefits. Allowances toward hardship, relocation, housing, home leave travel, dependent children’s education and annual leave are also provided. ICRISAT provides a collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should apply on or before 10 May, 2012 by email, sending 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 to: bici@sympatico.ca The reference name of the position (Director, CRP-Grain Legumes) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CGIAR and ICRISAT by accessing web site at www.cgiar.org and www.icrisat.org

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/director-gl-3.6.htm

Scientist/Senior Scientist(Bio-economic Modeling) at ICRISAT

International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics

POST: Scientist/Senior Scientist-Bio-economic Modeling

ICRISAT is seeking applications from a dynamic and highly innovative Scientist with a strong background in bio-economic modeling and integrated models for analyzing household, village, watershed and regional scale behavior, and in particular demonstrating how technological interventions and policy decisions impact on agriculture, livelihoods, poverty, natural resources and ecosystems in the semi-arid tropics. This position will be based in Asia at ICRISAT’s Headquarters.  S/he will undertake the research activities to develop bio-economic models by integrating biophysical models and socio-economic decision models using existing longitudinal panel data, like ICRISAT Villages Level Studies (VLS) in SAT villages of Asia.

ICRISAT is a non‐profit, apolitical, international organization for science‐based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is one of the 15 Centers of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and is supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. ICRISAT with its Headquarters located in Hyderabad, India has regional centers and research teams in Asia and Sub‐Saharan Africa. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.

THE JOB:

•Analyze trade-off between small holder farm household welfare and sustainability of natural resource base and dryland ecosystems.

•Analyse the drivers of change and options for agricultural productivity growth and sustainable intensification and diversification in dryland crop-livestock farming systems.

•Develop alternative strategies using bio-economic models for income growth and food security.

•Develop alternative policy environments for diffusion of agriculture technologies and other intensification options.

•Develop policy recommendations for enhancing dryland system resilience and adaptation to climate change.

•Participate in center-wide program strategy development and publish research findings and contribute to dissemination of results to stakeholders.

THE PERSON:

•Ph.D. in agricultural, natural resource, or environmental economics; hydrology, or another related discipline with over 5-10 years of post-doctoral experience.

•Knowledge and experience of bio-economic models with ability to describe how bio-economic models can be used to enhance analysis of policy relevant research questions,

•Experience in combining applied quantitative methods with qualitative approaches to study complex dryland farming systems.

•Knowledge on biophysical models like crop simulation model, hydrology models, GIS and remote sensing, GAMS, STATA and other programming languages.

•Good record of publications in international peer reviewed journals.

•Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams with a range of nationalities, cultures, and scientific disciplines.

•Excellent oral and written skills in English.

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 15 May 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-Bioeconomic Modeling) should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the email. Screening of applications will begin in June 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-Bio-economic-Modeling.htm

Scientist post(Production Economics, Innovation Systems and Markets) at ICRISAT

International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics

POST: Scientist-Production Economics, Innovation Systems and Markets (Eastern and Southern Africa)

ICRISAT is seeking applications from a dynamic and highly innovative Scientist with a strong background in production economics, markets, institutional innovations and impact assessment. The position will be based in Kenya or Malawi working within the Research Program on Markets Policy and Institutions in ESA.

ICRISAT is a non‐profit, apolitical, international organization for science‐based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is one of the 15 Centers of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and is supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. ICRISAT with its Headquarters located in Hyderabad, India has regional centers and research teams in Asia and Sub‐Saharan Africa. ICRISAT’s Regional hub for Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) is located in Nairobi, Kenya, with scientists also located in research centers in Lilongwe, Malawi and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. ICRISAT’s work covers all countries in ESA. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.

THE JOB:

•Study economic, social and institutional issues at micro- meso and macro-level that affect the development and application of integrated quality agricultural innovations in sub-Saharan Africa.

•Analyse of the drivers of change and options for agricultural productivity growth and sustainable intensification and diversification in dryland crop-livestock farming systems.

•Develop, stimulate and assess technological and institutional innovations to improve interactions between farmers, input and output markets, service providers, researchers, media and policy makers.          

•Understand technology adoption pathways and differential outcomes on poverty, gender, and food security for targeting technology and policy interventions.

•Conduct research on agricultural innovation systems and interact with private and public sector to strengthen seed systems, rural learning & value chains to synthesis key findings across crop and resource management technologies.

•Collect information through interactions with biophysical scientists and partners in different countries to identify policy relevant factors and map institutional architectures that condition technology development, testing, adaptation and adoption.

•Prepare research reports, journal articles, seminar papers, and take initiative in developing project proposals.            

THE PERSON:

•Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics or related social sciences with proven knowledge of or interest in institutional analysis.

•Preferably 5-years post-doctoral experience in production economics, institutional analysis, markets and impact assessment.

•Ability to review literature and gather information using different tools (qualitative and quantitative/ unstructured and semi-structured) and skills for analysis of data using standard econometric methods and software (e.g. STATA and GAMS) are essential.

•Good analytical skills and ability to write in English, including skills to present and communicate more complex concepts using concise and accurate styles that will help draw key lessons and conclusions. A good working knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

•Good interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across cultural boundaries and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity is essential.

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 15 May 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-Production Economics-ESA), should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the email. Screening of applications will begin in June 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-Production-Economics.htm

Director post( CGIAR Research Program 3.5 ‘Grain Legumes’) at ICRISAT

International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics

POST: Director, CGIAR Research Program 3.5 ‘Grain Legumes’

ICRISAT is seeking an innovative, dynamic and creative Program Director who is a strong believer in partnerships to lead and manage the CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes. 

The Consultative Group for International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) Research Program on Grain Legumes (CRP 3.5) will apply modern crop improvement, agronomic management, seed systems interventions, up-scaling and out-scaling technologies/innovations, and related high-priority value-chain interventions to maximize the benefits that grain legumes offer to smallholder farmers, especially women, in developing countries. The CRP 3.5 is a global partnership among the CGIAR Centers ICRISAT (Lead Center), CIAT, ICARDA, and IITA plus an array of principal partners including EMBRAPA, Brazil; EIAR, Ethiopia; GDAR, Turkey; ICAR, India; the Dry Grain Pulses CRSP, USA; and the CGIAR’s Generation Challenge Program. See details at www.icrisat.org/icrisat-crp.htm .

THE POSITION

The CRP Program Director will report to the Director General, ICRISAT/Chair of the CRP 3.5 Steering Committee, and will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The position is for an initial three-year period with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Develop a clear and shared vision for CRP 3.5 among all partners and stakeholders and communicate this vision to all stakeholders.

•Provide intellectual leadership to, and coordinate implementation of, the CRP.

•Develop strong partnerships among participating centers, partners and other stakeholders.

•Represent the CRP in international for a to ensure that the Grain Legumes program is highly visible and strongly supported by investors and other stakeholders.

•Guide fundraising efforts for the Grain Legumes CRP together with the Centers and other partners.

•Ensure that the CRP has well developed and articulated gender and capacity strengthening strategies, defined work plans, clear deliverables, and that the CRP meets its programmatic and financial targets.

THE PERSON

•Demonstrated leadership qualities and track record in leading multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams and building partnerships for collaborative and cross-cutting research.

•At least 10 years of relevant experience, including research management experience, in an international, multi-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environment.

•PhD degree in a relevant discipline with a broad perspective on agriculture in the developing world and across the research for development agenda, particularly involving grain legumes.

•Proven fund-raising record.

•Demonstrated commitment to gender equity and diversity.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. ICRISAT provides additional benefits, including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance and retirement benefits. Allowances toward hardship, relocation, housing, home leave travel, dependent children’s education and annual leave are also provided. ICRISAT provides a collegial, and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should apply on or before 10 May, 2012 by email, sending 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 to: bici@sympatico.ca The reference name of the position (Director, CRP-Grain Legumes) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CGIAR and ICRISAT by accessing web site at www.cgiar.org and www.icrisat.org

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/director-gl-3.5.htm