ICRISAT Associate Scientist Recruitment 2021
Associate Scientist (M.Phil/Ph.D) In International Crops Research Institute For The Semi-Arid Tropics – ICRISAT Recruitment
Recruitment For : Associate Scientist (M.Phil/Ph.D)
No Of Vacancies : 01
Minimum Salary
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Last Date
26/02/2021
Address
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics , Hyderabad, Telangana 502285
Qualification
Ph.D. in agriculture/horticulture or extension with at least 10 years’ extensive experience working in vegetable, pulses and climate resilient agriculture crop production systems.
Extensive experience in commercial vegetable research and extension work with a good knowledge of improved production management practices.
Experience Requirements
Experience working effectively in teams and a proven ability to help improve farmers’ management practices. iv. Excellent analytical skills and ability to implement, monitor and evaluate varietal trials and integrated pest management trials. v. Extensive experience in conducting training programs and developing training materials. vi. Significant agricultural research and/or development publication record. vii. Excellent communication and computer skills, with fluency in written and spoken English and Assamese and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Job Responsibilities
Provide technical advice and support to WorldVeg technical officers based in the districts in Assam.
Assist technical officers in implementing on-farm demonstrations of improved varieties and seedling production systems, good agricultural practices and integrated pest management in close coordination with WorldVeg researchers, international partners and state institutions.
Provide scientific solutions to technical officers to address vegetable farmers’ management problems, and seek out additional national and international expertise and inputs where needed.
Incorporate key technical input into training programs to strengthen the capacity of local partners to help vegetable farmers overcome practical management problems and to scale up innovative practices.
Contribute to writing training materials, technical progress reports and annual reviews and work plans as directed by the Resident Consultant and Project Leader in Taiwan.
How To Apply :
Applicants should apply on or before 26 February, 2021 with latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged;
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General Instructions
This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position for 24 Months with the possibility of extension depending on requirement of the role, funding availability and performance of the incumbent
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