ICRISAT invites applications from dynamic and young Indian nationals for the position of Research Associate-Applied Genomics
Research Associate. This position is based at ICRISAT Headquarters, near Greater Hyderabad, Telangana State, India.
ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture.
ICRISAT is headquartered in Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and five country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT, established in 1972, is a member of the CGIAR Consortium.
Job title : Research Associate-Applied Genomics
Location : Hyderabad
Eligibility : M.sc / PhD Agriculture, Bio-Chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Agriculture, Biotechnology
Job Responsibilities
- Genetic / genomic analyses of throughput genotyping / sequencing and phenotypic data for trait discovery and molecular breeding
- Develop SSR/SNP assays for high throughput screening of breeding material
- Utilizing genomic information for breeding
- Processing, analyzing, and archiving large-scale genomic data sets, assessing data quality, conducting analyses, interpreting findings, and communicating findings to others including preparation of reports, presentations, posters and journal articles
- Assist in training breeders of the national agricultural research system
- Any other work assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
- PhD/ MSc with 2-3 years’ experience in Agricultural Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding preferably.
- Experience in mapping and QTL cloning
- Familiar with standard computational genomic analysis tools and emerging software platforms relevant to trait discovery and molecular breeding
- Good team player in cross-functional environments with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
General:
This is a consolidated position for two years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute’s continuing need for the position.
How to apply:
Applicants should apply on or before 27-July-2017, with latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted
Please CLICK HERE to submit your application.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer.
