Plant Breeding/Genetics Postdoc/SRF Vacancies (6 Posts) from IARI

DIVISION OF GENETICS
Indian Agricultural Research Institute

New Delhi-110 012

Walk-In- Interview

Challenge Programme of the Institute entitled “Hybrid development in crops” (11th Plan) - PI Dr. K.V. Prabhu, Head

Post Doctorate Fellow (PDF) – Two

(One – Brassica; Onewheat)

Rs. 24000/- plus HRA

Essential: Ph.D. in Genetics/Genetics and Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding/ Biotechnology

Desirable: Research experience in hybrids in crops

DBT funded”Network project on Molecular marker assisted development of biotic stress resistant wheat varieties (Code-24/158) –Coordinator: Dr. K.V. Prabhu

Senior Research Fellow

Rs. 14000/- plus HRA

Essential: M.Sc. in Genetics and/ or Plant Breeding/ Plant  Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Biotechnology/Life sciences from a reputed university and NET/ equivalent like GATE qualified

Desirable: Research experience in molecular markers and  working knowledge of computer.

DBT funded project on “Generation of mapping populations and identification of QTL(s) for Downy Mildew Resistance) in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)” –PI: Dr. C. Tara Satyavathi, Principal Scientist

Senior Research Fellow

Rs. 14000/- plus HRA

Essential: M.Sc. in Genetics and/ or Plant Breeding/ Genetics and Plant breeding/ Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Biotechnology/ Plant Genetic Resources/ Botany/ Life sciences/ Biochemistry from a reputed university and NET/ equivalent like GATE qualified

Desirable: Experience in plant molecular genetics and plant biotechnology /crops and molecular marker analysis as evidenced by thesis work or publications

DBT funded project on Molecular marker assisted  development of biotic stress resistant wheat varieties (Code-24/159) PI: Dr.Vinod

Senior Research Fellow

Rs. 14000/- plus HRA

Essential: M.Sc. in Genetics and/ or Plant Breeding/ Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Biotechnology/ Life sciences from a reputed university and NET/ equivalent like GATE qualified

Desirable: Research experience in molecular markers and working knowledge of computer.

ICAR network project on transgenics in crops. Functional Genomics (Chickpea Drought Tolerance) (code 21-21) PI: Dr. J. Kumar

Senior Research Fellow

Rs 16000/- plus HRA

Essential: M.Sc. in Genetics and/ or Plant Breeding/ Genetics and Plant breeding/ Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Biotechnology / Plant Genetic Resources/ Botany/ Life sciences

Desirable: Experience in plant molecular genetics and molecular marker analysis as evidenced by thesis work or publications

ICAR-NAIP funded project “Bio-prospecting of genes and allele mining for abiotic stess tolerance” PI: Dr. A. K. Singh

Senior Research Fellow

Rs 16000/- plus HRA

Essential: M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and/or plant Breeding/Molecular Biology and/or Biotechnology with working experience on use of molecular markers.

Age limit: Maximum age 35 years for SRF and 40 years for PDF (age relaxation of five years for SC/ST & women and three years for OBC).

The posts are purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis initially up to March 2012, but may be extended further based on the performance of the candidate or till the termination of the project whichever is earlier. The candidate shall not claim regular appointment at this Institute, as the post is co-terminus with the project. The interview of eligible candidates will be held on 31 st May, 2011 at 10.00 A.M. in the chamber of Head, Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi 110012.

Further Info on IARI Plant Breeding/Genetics Postdoc/SRF Openings (6 Posts)