ICRISAT invites applications from dynamic Indian nationals for the post of Research Technician – Innovation Systems for the Drylands. This position is based at ICRISAT Headquarters, near Greater Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. This position reports to Scientist-In-Charge – in a multiple projects from Crop Production Systems of Semi-Arid Tropics carried out in multi-lateral collaborations.
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. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, maintain and undertake measurements at different phenotyping platforms from ICRISAT’s on-station experiment (Headquarters, Patancheru)
- Conduct agronomic field experiments independently as per the requirements of the projects
- Periodical sampling, processing and analysis of soil and plant material from field experiments
- Operation and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment, data collection, organization and data quality control, basic data analysis skills are advantage
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science/Chemistry or possess an equivalent qualification (analytical chemistry skills/large data management skills are an advantage).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Proficiency in Computer skills (MS-Office, Data Management and Processing)
- Strong organization skills, punctuality, independence, and proactiveness are essential
- Steep learning curve necessary
- She/he to be a good team player, comfortable working in multicultural & multidisciplinary team
- Driving licence is an advantage
General:
This is Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position for Three years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing the need for the position. An attractive compensation is offered for the right candidate.
How to Apply:
Applicants should apply on or before 12-November-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.
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