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, pigeon pea, chickpea, and groundnut in the semi-arid tropics.
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up one position of Research Associate (RA) in the Institute with Dr. Jagadis Gupta Kapuganti, Scientist, NIPGR, in the scheme of "Short-Term Research Fellowship" programme. The position is completely on temporary basis with maximum duration of three years. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, which can be curtailed or extended based on the performance of the candidate and discretion of the Competent Authority.
- Position : Junior Research Fellow
- No of Post : 1
Responsibilities:
- Conducting lab and field experiments and collecting primary and secondary data at research station and farmers fields;
- Supervise field staff, guide field data collection and check data quality
- Assist scientists in the preparation of technical reports, research papers
- Monitoring of multi-location trials and working closely with project partners
Competencies:
- Keen analytical skills and ability to conduct, monitor and evaluate experimental trials;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Ability to develop, manage and deliver products within agreed timeframe.
Requirements : Post-graduate in Agriculture/bio-chemistry/micro-biology/environmental science/natural resources management; or and preferably with experience in working on waste water reuse and management
General : This position is a nationally recruited staff position for two years and renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position.
Deadline : 05.11.14
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