Patancheru 502 324
Andhra Pradesh
Junior Research Fellow (2 positions) – one each for CEG and IGSTC projects
ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow to be based at Patancheru,(Near Hyderabad). Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited staff (NRS) position under CEG Project "Center of Excellence for high-throughput allele determination for molecular breeding” (CEG, www.icrisat.org/ceg)- second phase (for 3 years) sponsored by DBT and IGSTC project “Biotechnological approaches to improve chickpea crop productivity for farming community and industry” (for 3 years) sponsored by DST under the framework of Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC)
Responsibilities: Perform DNA/RNA isolation, PCR amplification, molecular marker (including SNP, SSR and DArT) analysis, experimental data recording and analysis and other related jobs assigned from time to time.
Requirements: M.Sc. in Agricultural or Plant Biotechnology/Biotechnology/Life sciences/Genetics and Plant Breeding with experience/ basic practical knowledge of molecular markers and molecular breeding.
General: Salary will be paid as per the rules and regulations of DBT/DST, Government of India. To know more technical details about the positions, please contact Dr Rajeev K Varshney at r.k.varshney@cgiar.org
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 two referees and applicant’s signature. Please send applications along with photocopies of all necessary documents stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org, latest by 28 February 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview at ICRISAT Campus, Patancheru (Near Hyderabad).
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