Associate Scientist – Legume Improvement

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About the Organization

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs that contribute to realizing the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods.

Job Description

WorldVeg seeks applications for the post of Associate Scientist – Legume Improvement to strengthen the capacity of its legume breeding research to develop multiple disease resistant and stress tolerant legume lines. The position will be based at WorldVeg South and Central Asia Regional Office located in ICRISAT, Patancheru, Hyderabad. This position is open for Indian nationals only.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct laboratory, greenhouse and field screening activities.
• Contribute towards marker-assisted selection in legume crops.
• Liaise with project partners on a regular basis regarding sharing of germplasm, field-trials, data and reports.
• Contribute to proposal development and publication of research outcomes.
• Be aware of new developments in legume breeding.
• Supervise scientific officers and technicians.
• Enhance the capacity of national partners through training courses and on-site visits.
• Assist in administrative or other tasks as required by the supervisor.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A recent PhD degree in plant breeding, molecular genetics or a related field or a related discipline with a strong focus on applied research.
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Sound knowledge of scientific writing, genetics, statistics and experimental design.
• Experience in Legume biology is desirable.
• Willingness to work both in the field and the laboratory is essential.
• Excellent communication with fluency in written and spoken English and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Skills in qualitative research methods will be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written English. Proficiency in one or more Indian languages will be an advantage.
• Able to work with multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural and multinational environment.

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