RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – CEREAL
PATHOLOGY ICRISAT Graduate in B. Sc in Biological Sciences
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – CEREAL PATHOLOGY
ICRISAT
seeks applications from Indian Nationals for the post of Research Technician
for Cereal Pathology in Integrated Crop Management under Asia program. The
position is based at ICRISAT Patancheru, Telangana. The position reports
to the Principal Scientist – Cereal Pathology & Head Plant Quarantine Unit,
Asia Program, ICRISAT.
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. Covering
6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid tropics is
home to over 2 billion people, with 650 million of these being the poorest of
the poor. 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.
Headquartered
in Patancheru near Hyderabad, India ICRISAT has two regional hubs and five
country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT, established in 1972, is a
member of the CGIAR Consortium. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.
Responsibilities:
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Sterilization of laboratory glassware, media,
buffers etc.
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Mass multiplication of inoculum of various
pathogens with specific precision and requirement for different research
activities
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Assist in collection, isolation and maintenance
of pearl millet downy mildew and blast pathogen isolates
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Assist in greenhouse screening of pearl millet
against different pathotypes of downy mildew and blast
·
Assist in field screening of pearl millet for
ergot and smut resistance
Essential criteria:
·
Graduate in B. Sc in Biological Sciences
Preferably Agriculture with 2-3 years of related experience
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Experience in Field experiments will be
desirable
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Good communication skills and knowledge of local
language is a must
·
Energetic and enthusiastic personality with an
urge to learn more
·
Strong team player and willing to work as part
of an extended team
General:
This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS)
position for 3 years renewable based on the funding availability, incumbent’s
performance and the Institute’s continuing need for the position.
How to apply:
Applicants should
apply on or before 18 April 2020, 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
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