ICRISAT Hyderbad Genomics/Bioinformatics Scientist/Postdoc Vacancies

ICRISAT
Patancheru
Andhra Pradesh 502 324

Scientist - Post-Doctoral (Genomics) - One

Requirements: Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics/Plant Genomics/Agricultural Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/Life sciences with the knowledge indicated in responsibilities and good exposure to statistical analysis/quantitative genetics.

Responsibilities: Study nitrogen fixation in legumes at physiology as well as molecular level, marker genotyping, genetic mapping, QTL analysis, sequencing and gene expression analysis, supervise laboratory and field activities, actively associate in writing project reports and research articles, supervision of students and technicians and perform other related jobs from time to time.

Nature and duration: This position is an international position and the incumbent will be working in close collaboration with University of California, Davis, USA. The position is tenure-based and available only for three years.

Scientist – Post-Doctoral (Bioinformatics) - One

Requirements: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Life Sciences with the practical knowledge indicated in responsibilities.

Responsibilities: Optimization of tools and development of pipelines for analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data, perl scripting, develop bioinformatic tools/ databases for sequence and gene expression analysis, actively associate in writing project reports and research articles, supervision of students and perform other related jobs from time to time. Knowledge in Java programming and database design is added advantage.

Nature and duration:

This position is a nationally recruited position and available only for Indian nationals for a period of one year initially, however extendable based on performance and need.

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the selected candidates for both the positions. For informal queries or to know more about the above positions, please contact Dr. Rajeev Varshney, Principal Scientist (Applied Genomics) and Co-ordinator/ Principal Investigator of the above mentioned projects at r.k.varshney@cgiar.org

How to Apply:

The application should include an up-to-date resume, with photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees. Please send applications clearly stating the job title in the subject column, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324,  by E-mail to icrisatjobs@cgiar.orglatest by 25th August 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CCAFS and the CGIAR centers that will host regional facilitators are equal opportunity employers and believe that a diversity of staff contributes to excellence.

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