Researcher - Plant Breeding

Reference number: PRS-2012-66-GY

Apply by: 9 May 2012

The successful candidate will conduct progeny test and develop a large scale single seed decent (SSD) system for the population improvement program.

Duties

• Conduct field trials for the progeny test and selection

• Develop and optimize a large scale SSD system for rapid generation advance
• Contribute to laboratory work including sample processing and genotyping
• Encode and manage data
• Contribute to data analyses under the supervision of Associate Scientist and IRS
• Performs other activities that may be assigned from time to time by supervisors

Qualification requirements
• BS (Plant Breeding, Agronomy, or related fields)
• At least 2 years
• Highly committed to work
• Strong organizational skills
• Good ability to work within a team
• Highly responsible and good communication skills

Screening will start on 9 May 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.

Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.

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Interested candidates should apply online (click apply now). Should you encounter problems applying online please email at IRRIRecruitment@irri.org.

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