Designation/Position- Associate Scientist- Data Scientist Position
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, India invites applications for Associate Scientist- Data Scientist
About- ICRISAT seeks applications for the post of Associate Scientist – Data Scientist to be based within the Systems Analysis for Climate Smart Agriculture (SACSA) team and to be based at ICRISAT Headquarters in India. 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. Associate Scientist- Data Scientist
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.
Research/Job Area- Genetics, Genomics, Biotechnology
Location- The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
� Should hold a PhD in Genomics/Biotechnology/Genetics/Computational Biology and/or related discipline of plant genomics with 1-2 years of extensive crop experience within depth genetics and genomics understanding and development & applications of genomics tools during PhD and post-PhD
� The candidate must have experience in the area of genetics, genomics and molecular biology with high quality research outputs including an excellent record of publication in high impact journals.
� A deep understanding of translational genomics in crops of agricultural importance with a basic understanding of genomics and allied sciences
� Specialized analytical skills in analyzing sequencing and genotyping data for trait discovery and trait introgression applications
� Collaborate with all ICRISAT research units across all locations and various NARS and international research institutions in providing genomics science support and provide reliable backstopping to multidisciplinary teams of researchers during the research cycle
� Contribute to research publications of scientists and research scholars, and documentation of in genomics research
� Track record of peer reviewed publications in agricultural research and allied sciences
� Well connected with Institutions and Organizations in the relevant areas of research
� Experience of working in multicultural, multi-disciplinary scientific teams and ability to work across diverse environments and cultures
� Excellent written and oral skills in English
� Demonstrated leadership abilities, commitment towards organizational goals and strong interpersonal skills
� Proactive, achievement oriented and independent problem solver, and an excellent team player
Key Skills: Genomic analysis, GWAS, Gene discovery, Haplotype discovery, Genotyping assays, Sequence analysis, Genomic selection
Additional/Preferred Skills: Writing proposals, Research Paper
Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Genetics, PhD in Genomics, PhD in Biotechnology
Preferred Industry: Experience Not required
Job/Position Description-
ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic professionals for the position of ?Associate Scientist- Translational Genomics? to support activities in the Cluster-Genomics, Prebreeding & Bioinformatics under the Global Research Program of Accelerated Crop Improvement. The incumbent will be based at the Headquarters of ICRISAT at Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
This is a contractual position for a period of 36 months.
How to Apply-
Applicants should apply on or before 27 July 2024, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references who are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
