Chickpea Breeding ICRISAT Scientist Job Opening

Scientist-Chickpea Breeding

Research Program/Office : Research Program-Grain Legumes

Location : Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh

Cadre : SMG

Reports to : Principal Scientist-Chickpea Breeding

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop improved breeding lines of chickpea using integrated breeding approaches.
• Plan and execute field and laboratory experiments related to chickpea breeding.
• Analyze, summarize, and interpret the data of the experiments; prepare reports and papers for publication in the reputed journals; prepare project proposals for donor funding.
• Work closely with scientists from other disciplines and interact with end users (farmers, traders, consumers, etc.); develop linkages and collaborative research projects with advanced research organizations and national agricultural research systems (NARS).
• Work closely with NARS partners and developmental agencies for enhancing adoption of improved chickpea cultivars.
• Undertake capacity building initiatives for stakeholders in the area of chickpea research for development.

Competencies:
Leadership (Level 2)
Communication (Level3)
Innovation (Level 3)
Collegial Spirit (Level 3)
Emotional Intelligence (Level 2)

Education and Skills :

• PhD degree in Plant Breeding and Genetics or in Plant Biology/Plant Sciences with specialization in plant breeding and genetics with at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience in plant breeding. Experience in molecular breeding is an advantage.
• Good track record of research publications in reputed international journals.
• Strong analytical skills, knowledge of computer applications.
• Innovative, energetic individual with demonstrated contributions to the field of agriculture and committed to seeing measurable impacts at farm level.
• Excellent in English (both spoken and written)
• Experience in working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

Application Deadline: 08 August 2013.

Submit application to: Mr K Mohan Sharma, HR Services (Extn 2531), through proper channel

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