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National Associate Scientist - Plant Protection [Amlaha, Madhya Pradesh], India
POSTED BY: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
REF:ICARDA 54
Date Published:Thursday, March 30, 2023
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, September 26, 2023 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 India | AMLAHA, MADHYA PRADESH in India |
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| Research & Development
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job Type Full time
Date Posted 15 March 2023
Dead line: 21 April 2023
Reports to: Lead Pathologist
Administrative Supervisors: Regional Coordinator (RC)
Location: Amlaha, India
ABOUT ICARDA
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information:
All CGIAR Centers are currently part of One CGIAR that will help ICARDA and CGIAR achieve better impact through strategically integrated research, unified governance, an integrated structure and new research modalities across participating Research Centers. This transformation is supported by CGIAR donors who have committed to increased funding as a result of these reforms.
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To conduct basic, applied, and strategic research on key pathogens/insect pests of great importance to legumes and support breeding programs by screening and identifying donors and resistant breeding elite lines.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plan and execute basic, strategic, and applied research on various aspects of plant protection in consultation with Research Supervisor
2. Establish screening protocols to screen germplasm and breeding materials against major diseases, insect pests, and other biotic stresses
3. Identify, verify, and implement modern tools and technologies in plat protection research
4. Develop integrated management strategies for diseases, especially root and foliar diseases, and insect pests including genetic resistance, agronomic approaches, biocontrol, and chemical management for profitable crop production.
5. Conduct training activities in cooperation with other programs in ICARDA for NARS partners, and advance research institutions.
6. Publish in ISI journals with focus on integrated disease management systems.
7. Develop research proposals for resource generation
8. Represent ICARDA in regional and international fora.
9. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
1. PhD in plant pathology, entomology or related fields from reputed agricultural university.
2. At least 5 years’ work experience on plant pathology/entomology and related research in National or International agricultural centres
3. Demonstrated experience in integrated disease and insect pest management research
4. Capacity to plan, design and implement field scale research and on-farm demonstration
5. Computer skills with an understanding of data management, experimental design and statistical analysis of research data
6. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Hindi
7. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment
Benefits
Terms of appointment, salary, and benefits
This is a nationally recruited position (SMP1) available for Indian nationals for which ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months’ maternity leave, 15 days’ paternity leave. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 3 years. The contract will be renewable subject to continued need for the position, the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
1. To ensure objectivity and professional standards, Guru Management consultants, India provides consultancy services to advise, facilitate and oversee this initiative's design, delivery, and decision-making.
2. By submitting your application, you agree that ICARDA may undertake a background check on you as part of the hiring process. This may include a review of your work history, qualifications, and other relevant information.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application no later than April 21, 2023.
ICARDA is committed to increasing women's representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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