Scientific Officer for AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center

POST: Scientific Officer for AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center

Key responsibilities:

1. Assist in conducting controlled growth assays (Glasshouse and controlled environment conditions); in identifying water use efficient and high biomass genotypes among germplasm of vegetable species.
2. Manage and maintain vegetable crops in the field. Conduct field screening for vegetable species for growth and yield traits (develop growth and yield assays). Handle and process research data for statistical analysis.
3. Timely (crop growth wise) collection of biological samples (leaf, stem, grain etc) in replicates and assist for stable isotopes analysis using IRMS.
4. Assist to produce papers for publication in refereed journals and conference presentation
5. Provide activity/progress reports and support services to official activities
6. Perform other tasks that may be assigned

Qualifications and experience: A bachelor degree in Agriculture/Horticulture with a Master’s in Crop/Plant Physiology; At least three (3) years of R & D experience in crop/plant physiology related work (lab assays, controlled growth/field related growth/yield measurements, conservation agriculture concepts, water relations, WUE etc), some working knowledge on stable isotopes (carbon & oxygen); Good analytical and technical skills, analyze data and communicate research findings; Good management and organizational skills; Demonstrated ability to deliver outputs on time and accurately with minimum supervision; good computer skills (MS Office/excel, statistical programs); Good in written and spoken English; Willingness to travel within India; Highly motivated and creative, can work effectively in a multicultural environment.

The appointment: A competitive all-inclusive consolidated compensation will be paid based on experience and skills. The appointment is for one year (12 months only).

How to Apply: Click on the link.

Closing Date: 15 December 2015 or until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Scientific Officer (Scaling-up) post at ICRISAT

POST: Scientific Officer (Scaling-up)

ICRISAT invites applications for Scientific Officer (Scaling-up) to undertake scaling-up research in Africa to be based in Ethiopia to serve the ESA region.

Responsibilities:

• To undertake participatory development research for integrating and testing technologies in partnership with farmers
• Build network of partners, development investors and assist the country coordinator/IDC director in mobilizing the resources for scaling-up research
• Prepare reports of various trials and help the country coordinator/ IDC Director for preparing the project proposals targeting to specific countries
• To plan, conduct on-farm trials and analyze the data for writing the documents

The Person:

• MSc in Agriculture/Horticulture with excellent academic background
• At least five years of experience in scaling-up research or participatory research for development
• Excellent written and oral communication

The Reward:

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) 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, requirement for the position and availability of funds.

How to apply:

Applicants should apply on or before 13 December 2015, with a letter of motivation, latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please CLICK HERE to submit your application.

Scientific Officer post at ICRISAT, Hyderabad

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

 POST: Scientific officer: Project site coordinator for the Innovation platform and Agronomic activities

Project: Nudging Sustainability Transitions Using Innovation Platforms and Market-Oriented Development in Mozambique

Responsibilities

    Brokerage of information, knowledge, contacts, initiatives, partnerships within the IP (farmers, private sector, government support services, development community) and with research partners

    Organize and facilitate capacity development of farmers and IP members on the ‘quick wins’ as prioritized by the IP, through regular field visits and per assignment as planned in the project

    Coordinate, implement and document multi-stakeholder meetings, coordinate visits of researchers and support data collection (secondary data, baseline and monitoring)

    Clear and timely communications that carry the momentum of activities and support instant learning and planning

    Documentation and report writing in English and Portuguese language

    Representation of the project at national meetings, as per request

The Person:

    BSc (Agricultural economics; rural sociology; communication sciences; development studies or related discipline). MSc would be an advantage

    Minimum 2 years of postgraduate experience in research and/or development

    Knowledge on smallholder crop livestock production, notably agronomic technologies and market development, collective action, institutional development, innovation systems, climate variability and change in the Mozambican drylands

    Practical experience in stakeholder engagement and value chain development would be advantageous.

Skills and Requirements:

    Since this position is key to support the implementation of Innovation Platforms, excellent communication and facilitation skills, strong ability in networking with multiple actors, are crucial.

    Strong organizational skills, client orientation, and an ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams

    Should be familiar with local language (preferred)

    Conversant with computers and related statistical software (SPSS, Excel, STATA, etc)

    Capable of working with limited supervision and self motivated

The Reward:

This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position with an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package payable in US dollars. The position is initially for 33 months, and extendable depending on performance of the incumbent and funding availability.

    The position will be based in Tete city and requires frequent traveling.

How to apply:

    Applicants should apply on or before 15 December, 2015, with a letter of motivation, latest Curriculum Vitae, and names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please CLICK HERE to submit your application.

Walk in Interview fo Project Fellow at HCU

University of Hyderabad

School of Life Sciences

Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Date:  21.10..2015

Recruitment of Project Fellow

Walk in Interview

Eligible  candidates  are  requested  to  attend  walk  in  interview for  a  temporary  post  of Project Fellow in  the  UGC Major  Research  Project  titled  “Programmin  the  immunogencity  of  latency  associated antigens of  M tuberculosis  through Toll Like receptors (TLRs) adjuvants"  in the office of  the  Head, Department  of  Biotechnology  and  Bioinformatics,  School of  Life  sciences  on November 03, 2015 at 11.00 A.M.

Qualifications:Candidate must have Second class M aster degree  (M Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology) with a minimum of 55% marks for general category (50% in  case of SC/ST/PH).  The candidate  should be below the age of 40 years at the time of appointment.

Desirable: Candidates  should  have  six  month s  to  one  year  hands  on  experience  in  molecular  biology  techniques  like  gene  cloning,  protein  expression  and  purification, hands on various nano-formulations  for drug/vaccine delivery, Immunological  assays  including  animal  handling,  immunizations,  T  cells and B cell assays.

Fellowship:Rs. 14,000 p.m. + H.R.A.  as per rules

Duration: The appointment will be on temporary basis for a period of one year. Based  on performance, the appointment could be extended till the end of project.

Scientists posts at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology

Advertisement No. 02/2015 Dated 31.08.2015

Last Date for receipt of applications 10.10.2015

A unique opportunity for research careers in Science & Technology

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, young and dynamic Indian Nationals in the prescribed proforma having excellent academic record/proven scientific achievements/requisite experience and desire to take up research as a career in R&D areas given below. The details of the positions and the respective emoluments as well as age limit are given below:

POST: Scientist

No. of posts & Reservations: 16 posts 8-UR, 1-ST, 5-OBC, 2- PwD

Pay Band: 15600-39100(PB-3)

Total Emoluments: 71,650/-

Upper age Limit not exceeding as on 10-10-2015:32 years

Senior Scientific Assistant vacancy in Bihar Staff Selection commission(BSSC)

Senior Scientific Assistant vacancy in Bihar Staff Selection commission(BSSC)

Organization:     BSSC

Post:      Senior Scientific Asst

No. of Posts:      74

Last Date for applying:   29.08.15

Education Qualifications: MSc in Life Science, Physics

Experience Required:    Not applicable

FOR DETAIL:S, PLEASE REFER http://www.bssc.bih.nic.in/Advertisement/forensic_31-07-2015.pdf