Scientist - Pearl Millet Breeding
Research Program/Office: Research Program-Dryland Cereals
Location: Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh
Cadre: SMG
Reports to : Research Program Director-Dryland Cereals
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for pearl millet biofortification breeding.
- Able to plan, execute, analyze and report research results (both as project reports and peer-reviewed publications).
- Should have a good knowledge of hybrid parents development and breeding, biometrical genetics and experimental statistics.
- Good knowledge and understanding of field work, and knowledge and understanding of applied genomics.
- Should be a good team player, with ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team involving research partners from the public and private sector.
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 with at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience in plant breeding. Experience in molecular breeding is an advantage.
- 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).
- Ability to write project proposals and project reports.
- 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 (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview)
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