INTERNATIONAL
CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS
POST: Research Associate – Entomology
ICRISAT seeks applications from
Indian nationals for the post of Research Associate – Entomology 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 work on effect of climate
change on geographical distribution and abundance of insect pests in grain
legumes and insect – host plant – environment interactions;
•To predict and map potential
changes in relative abundance and geographical distribution of insect-pests in
grain legumes;
•To study the biochemical and
molecular interactions between insect pests x host plant x environment in
relation to expression of resistance to the target pests.
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:
•PhD degree in
Entomology/Biochemistry from a recognized university;
•Experience in host plant
resistance and physicochemical basis of host resistance to insects;
•Knowledge of grain legumes and
pest problems in these crops in the semi-arid tropics;
•Experience or knowledge in host
plant resistance and molecular mechanisms of host plant resistance to insect
pests.
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 30 April 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
“ICRISAT strongly welcomes women
candidates to apply"
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Research-Associate–Entomology.htm
