ICRISAT recruits Scientific Officer For International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientific Officer for IRRI to be based in Hyderabad. This is a nationally recruited position.

Post : Scientific Officer For International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
About IRRI : International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), is a nonprofit scientific research organization, one of the 15 International Institutes under the consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), with it’s headquarter at Los, Banos, Philippines. IRRI is engaged in different aspects of rice research and has its offices in sixteen countries including India.

Responsibilities :

• Design and carryout field experiments to evaluate Zinc Biofortified breeding lines.
• Analysis of micro-nutrient and quality traits in rice grains.
• Make new crosses, plant selections, maintain pedigrees and advanced rice nurseries
• Data compilation, statistical analysis, preparing work plan and report writing
• Co-ordinate seed exchange between IRRI and ICRISAT-Hub, and with national partners involved in the activities of Harvest Plus project.
• Ensure seed multiplication of identified promising lines in the project for participatory varietal trials.
• Supervise research technicians, contractual workers and maintain proper work plan and payment schedule for contractual workers.
• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the HarvestPlus Plant Breeder

Competencies :

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English;
• Proficiency in Computer skills (Ms- Office, data analysis);
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, adaptable to working in multicultural environment.

Requirements :

• M.Sc. (Ag) in Plant Breeding and Genetics;
• 2-3 years’ experience in conducting field experiments and handling of breeding trials;
• Knowledge of plant breeding designs, data analysis, report compilation, seed exchange and coordination;
• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge on rice biofortification and marker assisted breeding.
• Excellent verbal and written English and regional language are necessary

General : The position is for one year, 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 13 June 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline : 13.06.13

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