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
