Project Scientist I

4 weeks ago


India International Rice Research Institute Full time

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) with the support of the Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture, and Farmers’
Welfare has established IRRI-South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is a regional facility that supports research collaboration, training, and service provision to institutions, scientists, farmers, and other stakeholders from India and other South Asian and African nations. Recently the government of India has accorded approval for ISARC phase 2 through MOU with IRRI to implement next phase activities up to 2027. It has three verticals: Centre of Excellence in Rice Value Addition (CERVA), Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture (CESA), and Centre of Education, Innovation, and Research for Development (CEIRD).
- Molecular Breeding for coordination of activities of network project at ISARC and collaborating NAREs partners. He will lead molecular and phenotypic characterization of 3K panel, landraces and donors and molecular breeding efforts to transfer superior haplotypes in the genetic background of mega varieties. Collaborate with project partners towards introgression work and keep participating institutes as well as DBT updated on marker development and crosses attempted. He will contribute to the preparation of reports, publications, and presentations by summarizing research findings and draft manuscripts for publication in refereed journals, provide inputs to project reports, prepare posters and papers for presentation at local and international conferences and compiling projects reports.

The position is based at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and may only be filled by the permanent residents of India.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate genotypic and phenotypic characterization of 3K subsets/elite breeding lines/landraces together with project collaborators and IRRI-SA Hub
- Development of haplotype specific makers to enable haplotype assisted breeding for enhancing the genetic gain model in order to deliver higher rates of genetic gain
- Lead the transfer of superior haplotypes through haplotype-based breeding approach in different genetic backgrounds at ISARC and IRRI-SA Hub
- Lead the genotyping of mapping populations/germplasm/segregating populations with genome-wide SNPs/haplotype specific markers for all the collaborative NARES and other centers
- Actively participate in the strategic planning and research meeting of Rice Breeding Planform and Rice Breeding SA Cluster
- Coordinate closely with the IRRI HQ team (RB Platform), IRRI-SA Hub, project partners, other NAREs collaborators, to ensure smooth flow of research activities, effective genotyping and phenotyping of germplasm.
- Engage with ISARC to help build capacity in modernizing breeding programs and for the effective transfer of knowledge, technology and strategy.
- Verify the progress of the research activities as defined by the agreed plans and objectives
- Supervise and mentor a team of researchers and support staff
- Represent IRRI to a wide audience by presenting at conferences/meetings
- Participate/contribute to visits, meetings, workshops, farmers' fairs, and any such events at ISARC and outside.
- Lead and support fund generation activities by contributing to proposal writing and creating new opportunities.
- Any other tasks as assigned by ISARC Director.

**Qualifications**:
PhD in genetics/plant breeding/biotechnology with 1 years of post-PhD experience in molecular breeding from research institute/university

**Skills Required**:
Mandatory:

- Proven ability to implement GAB for crop improvement
- Proven ability to perform in multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams
- Excellent scientific and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

Preferred:

- Extensive experience in molecular breeding in rice
- Respectable publication record in peer reviewed journals

**In addition to the base salary mentioned above, IRRI provides a house rent allowance of 16% of base pay per month.**

**IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story



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