Hyderabad Technical/Scientific Officer Positon in AVRDC and Sir Ratan Tata Trust Project

Technical/Scientific Officer for AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center and Sir Ratan Tata Trust Project (India)

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationalsfor the post of  Technical/Scientific Officer for AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center & Sir Ratan Tata Trust Project (India) to be based at its office at ICRISAT
Headquarters, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited position.

About AVRDC: AVRDC- The World Vegetable Center (the Center) is a  nonprofit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. The Center conducts research and development programs that contribute to improved incomes and diets in the developing world. The Center's Regional Center for South Asia (RCSA) in collaboration with Sir Ratan Tata Trust, is implementing a five year project: Improving vegetable production and consumption for sustainable rural livelihoods in Jharkhand and Punjab, India. The goal of the project is to enhance rural livelihoods in tribal areas of Jharkhand and rural areas of  Punjab.

Hyderabad Research Assistant Jobs in Plant Breeding/Genetics

Research Assistant (Breeding) for AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center - Regional Center for South Asia (RCSA)

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationalsfor the post of Research Assistant (Breeding) for AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center to be based at its office at ICRISAT Headquarters, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited position.

About AVRDC: The World Vegetable Center is a nonprofit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. The Center conducts research and
development programs that contribute to improved incomes and diets in the developing world.

Systems Developer Vacancy for International Center at ICRISAT

Systems Developer for International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) – Asian Regional Maize Program

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationalsfor the post of Systems Developer for CIMMYT-Asian Regional Maize Program to be based at its office at ICRISAT Headquarters, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh,
India. This is a nationally recruited position.

About CIMMYT: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT, http://www.cimmyt.org/) is an internationally funded non-profit scientific research and training organization. One of 15 International Institutes under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR, http://www.cgiar.org/), CIMMYT has its global headquarters in Mexico. The Asia Regional Maize Program of CIMMYT is hosted by its sister organization, ICRISAT, at its headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad.CIMMYT's mission is to reduce poverty and enhance food security in the developing world by increasing the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of maize and wheat-based agricultural systems while protecting the natural resource base.

Proteomics Research Associate Recruitment at ICRISAT Hyderabad

Research Associate (RA) – Proteomics

ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Research Associate (RA) - Proteomics, 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.

ICRISAT Hyderabad Senior Research Fellow(SRF) Jobs in Molecular Biology

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Molecular Biology
ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of  Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Molecular Biology, 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.

Technical / Project Assistant Recruitment in Biotechnology at ICRISAT Hyderabad

Technical Assistant / Project Assistant

ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Technical Assistant / Project Assistant, 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.

Hyderabad Research Associate Jobs in Molecular Biology at ICRISAT

Research Associate (RA) – Molecular biology with specialization in Real time PCR based studies

ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Research Associate (RA) – Molecular biology with specialization in Real time PCR based studies, 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.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Genetic transformation studies at ICRISAT Hyderabad

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Genetic transformation studies

ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Genetic transformation studies, 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.

ICRISAT Hyderabad Scientific Officer Opening in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology

ICRISAT
Hyderabad

Scientific Officer
ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationalsfor the post of Scientific Officer 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.

Engineer Job in IWMI-Tata Project at ICRISAT Hyderabad

ICRISAT
Patancheru, Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh, India

Engineer for IWMI-Tata Project
ICRISAT seeks applications for the position of Engineer for IWMI-Tata Project (ITP). The position will be and based at ICRISAT Headquarters, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.

About IWMI: International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is a nonprofit scientific research organization, one of the 15 International Institutes under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), with its world headquarter at Colombo, Sri Lanka. IWMI is engaged in various aspects of water and land management and has its Offices located in New Delhi and Hyderabad.

Principal Scientist in Agronomy/Systmes Agronomist at ICRISAT (to be based in Kano, Nigeria)

What is this all about?
 Principal Scientist-Agronomy/Systems Agronomist

ICRISAT seeks applications for a Principal Scientist-Agronomy , to be based at its research center in Kano , Nigeria .

ICRISAT's Regional hub for West and Central Africa (WCA) is located in Niamey , Niger , with regional scientists also located in the research centers in Bamako , Mali , and Kano , Nigeria . ICRISAT's work covers approximately 20 countries in the Semi-Arid Tropics of WCA. In the region, ICRISAT is currently endowed with core competencies in the areas of agronomy, soil science, pearl millet, sorghum, and groundnut breeding, IPM, socio-economy and GIS.

To reduce poverty, enhance crop productivity and food security, and to protect the environment, ICRISAT research adopts an integrated genetic and natural resource management approach focusing on farming systems and crop improvement, management and utilization of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeonpea, chickpea, and groundnut in the semi-arid tropics, along with enabling policies and institutional mechanisms.

The Position:

ICRISAT Scientific Officer in Cereals Pathology openings

What is this all about?
Scientific Officer (Cereals Pathology)
ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientific Officer (Cereals Pathology) 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:
Conduct field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis and prepare draft reports related to sorghum and pearl millet diseases
Supervise various field and greenhouse operations and manage lab inventories

Requirements:
M.Sc. (Ag) in plant pathology with 1-2 years of relevant experience
High skill of culturing, maintaining and increasing inoculum of fungal pathogens essential.
Candidate should be willing to travel for on-farm disease survey
High proficiency in Computer skills (Ms- Office, data analysis) and good communication skills in English (both written and oral)
Should be a good team player to work in a multicultural team

Period and Remuneration:
The position is initially for 3 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. Please send applications stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope , to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 502 324 , or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org , latest by 25 th March 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and called for interview.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing participation of women on its staff.

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RA vacancy in Legumes Pathology (Biotechnology) at ICRISAT, Hyderabad

What is this all About?
Research Associate – Legumes Pathology (Biotechnology)
ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Research Associate to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh , India . This is a nationally recruited staff (NRS) position under a special project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

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:
Performing scientific services related to molecular, morphological, and pathogenic characterization of fungal pathogens of legumes, data analysis, marker genotyping.Carrying out tasks such as preparation of media, isolations and purification of target pathogens, maintenance of their pure and viable cultures, maintaining inventories and following norms of bio-safety. Provide help and support to various phenotyping activities in the glasshouse and field environment experiments.Providing scientific support to scientists in writing project reports, research articles and other related jobs from time to time.

Requirements:
Master's degree in Plant Pathology/ Life sciences with 2-3 years of experience in fungal genomics. Candidates enrolled for PhD in recognized university can also apply. Good proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken) and an aptitude for research in Biotechnology applied in Plant Pathology with knowledge in using latest biotechnological tools in molecular characterization of plant pathogens is required.

Period and Remuneration:
The position is on a fixed term contract basis for 3 years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position. Compensation would be as per Government of India-DBT's norms.

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. Please send in your applications by clearly stating the job title in the subject line, to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org or to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324 , latest by 28 Feb, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants sending in the hard copy of their applications must mention the position applied for on the envelope.ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing participation of women on its staff.

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

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Research Positions in Agriculture/Entomology at ICRISAT, Hyderabad

What is this all About?
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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