Faculty Recruitment 2020 notification announced by International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics – JRF Jobs. Eligible candidates may apply within 15th May 2020.
Date Posted: 28th April 2020
Hiring Organization: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics
Organization Profile: ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture.
Job Title: Scientist
Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree from a reputed university in plant breeding and/or genetics, with a minimum of six years of post-doctoral experience in genomics/plant breeding at a research institute/university
- Must have experience working in applied genomics/system biology with comprehension of inter-disciplinary sciences, quantitative genetics theory and its application in practical plant breeding
- Must have experience of genomics-assisted breeding (sequence-based trait mapping and breeding) in crop improvement and other biotechnology tools will be an additional desirable requirement
- Statistical skills, knowledge of computer applications and software for data collection, management, and analysis
- Fluency in spoken and written English is essential
Desirable:
- Respectable publication record, as evidenced by research papers in referred journals
- Experience in writing and managing grants
- Aptitude to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural environments.
Job Location: Across India
Pay Scale: As per norms
Apply Mode: Online
Organization Website: www.icrisat.org
How to Apply: Applicants should apply on or before 15 May 2020 with the latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To Apply: Online submission
Reference: Official Notification
