Research Positions in Agriculture/Entomology at ICRISAT, Hyderabad

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Invites applications for the following positions at ICRISAT,Hyderabad

SCIENTIFIC OFFICER (Entomology) – Responsibilities: Execute studies on insect biology, ecology and
insect–host plant interactions; execute experiments on host plant resistance to insects under field conditions;
carry out work on integrated pest management under field conditions; insect rearing and handling of chemicals and equipment in the laboratory; provide support to scientists/students in the lab/field.
Requirements: M.Sc. in Entomology with 1–2 years of relevant experience.

SCIENTIFIC OFFICER – Responsibilities: Assisting in multi-disciplinary team of scientists to undertake onfarm
action research in the area of integrated watershed management and productivity enhancement on farmers
fields in different districts of Madhya Pradesh; execution of planned research activities, conducting field trials,
collection and analysis of data, reporting of results and preparation of draft reports of the work undertaken.
Requirements: M.Sc. Agriculture with preferred specialization in Agronomy, Soil Science or other related
disciplines with 1–2 years experience working in research for development will be preferable.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – Responsibilities: To conduct on-station and on-farm research and development trials for enhancing the productivity of Sweet Sorghum under National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) in Andhra Pradesh.
Requirements: M.Sc. Agriculture or M.Tech. or Postgraduate in related field with 1–2 years of relevant
experience.

For further details on the position visit, and apply on or before 25 February 2010 to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org. ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing participation of women on its staff.

Website Details: http://www.careers.icrisat.org/

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