ICAR- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF RICE RESEARCH
(Formerly Directorate of Rice Research)
Hyderabad – 30: Telangana
F.No:2-29/Admin/2020 Dated: /08/2020
Applications are invited from eligible candidates to attend virtual interview (online
through video conferencing) for the temporary positions of Research Associate/Senior Research
Fellows/Junior Research Fellows/Young Professional–II/Project Associates/Technical Assistant/
Field Worker as detailed below. Eligible candidates may send their resume in the given
proforma to the e-mail address iirr.recruitment@gmail.com latest by 11-09-2020 along with the
self attested scanned copies of original certificates of educational qualifications etc. After
screening the applications, the eligible candidates will be informed about the details of online
interview (Date and Time) by email/mobile or displayed in the IIRR website. Original
documents will be verified at the time of appointment. If any candidate is found to have
submitted false claims at later stage, their candidature will be summarily rejected.
PI : Dr S K Mangruthia
1)Project : ICAR-NASF project “Genetic improvement of rice for yield, NUE, WUE, abiotic
and biotic stress tolerance through RNA Guided Genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9/Cpf1)”
SRF (two positions) - Rs.35000/- + 24% HRA p.m
Essential qualifications :
Masters degree in Agriculture biotechnology/ plant biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology/
Genetics/Bio-chemistry/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences with 4 years/5 years of Bachelor’s degree
1. Two years of research experience
Or
1. Masters Degree in Agriculture Biotechnology/Plant Biotechnology/ Plant Molecular
Biology/Genetics/ Biochemistry/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences with 3 years of Bachelor’s
degree and NET qualification
2. Two years of research experience.
Desirable qualifications: Research experience in rice tissue culture and transformation.
2) Project: DBT project “Development of superior haplotype based near isogenic lines
(Haplo-NILs) for enhanced genetic gain in rice”
i) Project Associate II (one position)
Rs.42,000/- + 24% HRA
Essential qualifications: Doctoral Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Agricultural
Biotechnology/Plant Sciences/Genetics/Biotechnology/Botany/Biochemistry from a recognized
University (OR) M. Sc (Ag) in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Agricultural Biotechnology from a
recognized university with 4 years of research experience
*Experience in Rice research and mapping complex traits, MAS, GWAS, NGS are desirable
ii) Project Associate I (one position)
Rs.31000/- + 24% HRA
Essential qualifications: M. Sc (Ag) in Genetics and Plant Breeding/Agricultural Biotechnology
from a recognized university (having completed 4 year Bachelor’s degree) (OR) Masters Degree
in Plant Biotechnology/Genetics/Plant Molecular Biology/Botany/Biochemistry with NET
qualification.
*Experience in Rice research and mapping complex traits, MAS, GWAS, NGS are desirable
iii) Field workers (Three positions)
Rs.18000/- + 24% HRA
Essential qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences
*Experience in Rice field work is desirable
PI: Dr.C.N.Neeraja
3)Project : DBT funded Landrace project
i)JRF (two positions)
Rs.31000/- + 24% HRA for first and second year
Rs.35000/- +24% HRA for third, fourth and fifth year
Essential qualifications :
1. MSc. in plant breeding/plant Biotechnology with four years of bachelor degree.
2. NET from any of CSIR-UGC, ICAR-AICE.
Desirable experience :
1. Experience in mapping complex traits, MAS, GWAS, NGS
2. Experience with molecular breeding and biotechnological tools, bioinformatics and
laboratory works.
ii)Technical Assistant (two positions)
Rs.20000/- 24% HRA
Essential qualifications :
1. Bachelor degree in science or Diploma in Agriculture.
Desirable experience :
1. Field experience in rice cultivation practices
PI : Dr. C.N.Neeraja
4)Project : CRP Biofortification
RA(one position)
Rs.49000/- + HRA (for master degree holder) and Rs.54000/-+ HRA for PhD. degree holder.
Essential qualifications :
Ph.D in plant science/plant breeding/plant biotechnology or MSc. in Biotechnology
/Agriculture(Plant Biotechnology) Botany with 4/5 years of Bachelor’s degree having 1st division
or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average, with at least 3 years experience as
evidenced from Fellowship/ Associate ship/Training /other engagements as circulated vide
F.no.2-9/2012-HRD, dated 25-04-2020 and one Research paper in Science Citation Index
(SCI/NAAS rated ( >4.0) journal as per OM SR/S9/-09/2018 of DST, dated. 30-01-2019.
2. Experience in genetic engineering of rice with publications.
Desirable experience : Knowledge of gene editing.
PI : Dr Divya Balakrishnan
5)Project: DBT project Exploring Chromosome segment substitution lines from inter-specfic
crosses to decipher the genetics of grain weight and earliness.
JRF(one post)
Rs.31000/- + 24% HRA p.m for first two years and Rs.35000/- + 24% HRA for third year
Essential qualifications :
Masters Degree in Plant Breeding/Biotechnology/Plant Sciences/Life Science with first division
and NET qualification.
Desirable : Specialization in molecular plant biology
PI: Dr B.Nirmala
6)Project : SCSP project
Young Professional II
Rs.25,000/-(consolidated) (Reserved for SC candidates)
Essential qualifications :
B.Sc. with computer knowledge
Desirable :
Experience in rice extension activities and Diploma in computer application
PI: Dr K Surekha
7)Project : ICAR-IRRI collaborative research project “Climate Smart Management Practices”
Young profession II (one position)
Consolidated pay Rs.25,000/-(consolidated)
tenure of the project : 3 months initially and may be extended
Essential qualifications :
M.Sc in Soil Science/Microbiology/Life sciences from any recognized university
Desirable qualifications :
1. A minimum of two years experience in field experimentation, data collection especially in
rice.
2. Experience in laboratory experimentation and chemical analysis.
PI: Dr B Sailaja
8)Core budget
Young professional II (one position)
pay Rs.25,000/-(consolidated)
Essential qualifications:
Post graduate degree in Computer Applications/ computer science with minimum 3 years of
experience in developing CMS based websites and geo server based geo portals.
Desirable :
Knowledge and experience in Satellite image processing and geospatial analysis using ERDAS,
ARCGIS, Web GIS and QGIS Validating crop and climate models Developing machine
learning/deep learning models with python/R programming,
PI : G. Padmavathi
9)Project : From QTL to variety : Genomics Assisted Introgression and Field Evaluation of Rice
Varieties with Genes/QTLs for yield under Drought, Flood and Salt stress
Research Associate (one position)
Rs.47000/- + 24% HRA
Duration of the project : Initially for one year and likely to be extendable
Essential qualifications :
Ph.D degree with specialization in molecular biology/biotechnology/ plant biotechnology plant
sciences/plant breeding and genetics.
Desirable qualifications :
Research experience in genotyping, field data collection, marker assisted selection, gene/QTL
introgression, Computer Softwares related to molecular breeding and bioinformatics.
PI : G.Padmavathi
10)Project : Biofortification of rice under H Plus program
Duration of the project : Initially for one year and likely to be extendable
Project Assistant (one position)
Rs.15000/- pm (consolidated)
Essential qualifications :
Diploma in Agriculture/ B.Sc. degree from any recognized university
Desirable qualifications :
Experience in conducting field experiments and computer knowledge.
PI: Dr G Pamavathi
11)Project : Biofortification of rice under HP plua programme
Young professional II (one position)
Rs.25,000/-(consolidated)
Essential qualifications :
Post graduate degree in Agriculture/ Life Sciences from any recognized university.
Desirable experience :
Experience in conducting field experiments and knowledge in computer especially MS
Office.
Tenure : Initially for six months and likely to be extendable for one more year..
Dr G Pamavathi
12)Project : DST-ICRISAT centre of excellence on Climate Change Research for plant
protection Pest and Disease Management for Climate Change Adaptation.
JRF (one position)
Rs.31000/- PM + HRA
Tenure : Initially for one year and likely to be extendable.
Essential qualifications :
Masters degree with Agricultural Entomology/Zoology/Biotechnology/Plant Science/Life
Sciences. Candidates having 3 years Bachelors degree and 2 years masters degree should have
NET qualification
Desirable experience :
Experience in minimum of 1-2 years in culturing and maintenance of insects, handling of field and
glass house experiments and basic knowledge in statistics and computer
Duration of the Project : Five years (2018-2023)
PI : Dr L V Subba Rao
13)Project : Accelerating impact and equity activity II : Evaluate and maintain the new entries
advanced material and nucleus seed of different stress tolerant varieties in India.
Young Professional-I (one post)
Rs.15000/- pm (consolidated)
Essential qualifications :
Diploma in Agriculture/Bachelor degree in life sciences from any recognized university in the
country
Desirable :
1. Field experience of rice production technology
2. Knowledge related skills and familiarity with MS office.
Duration of the project :
Initially for 1 year and may be extendable depending upon fund availability in project.
PI: Dr L V Subba Rao
14)Project : CSIR-800 (Blight out)
Young professional-I ( two posts)
Rs.15000/- pm (consolidated)
Essential qualifications :
Diploma in Agriculture/Bachelor degree in Life science from any recognized university in the
country
Desirable :
Field experience of rice production technology
2. Knowledge related skills and familiarity with MS office.
Duration of the project :
Initially for 1 year and may be extendable depending upon fund availability in project
PI: Dr L V Subba Rao
16) project : SERB - Identification of heterotic yield QTLs in Swarna X Oryza rufipogon
introgression lines (ILs)
SRF - (one position)
Rs.35000 + 24% HRA
Tenure : Till March 2021
Essential qualifications :
M.Sc (Genetic & Plant breeding) or Biotechnology or Life sciences with NET qualification
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