ICRISAT seeks application from Indian Nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow: Crop Physiology - GEMS team. The position is based at ICRISAT headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Essential criteria: Master degree in Technology, Statistics, Biometrics, Mathematics with good understanding of Plant Biology and Genetics or related disciplines,Image processing, 3D point cloud analysis, algorithm implementation Meshlab,Programming skills (R, C++) and big data management, high-performance computing.
Proficiency in written and spoken English, Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment, Creativity and ability to work independently and in a team-based environment, Ability to draft high-quality research articles
Desirable Criteria: Background in quantitative genetics (e.g. QTL, GWAS mapping),crops stress physiology and molecular biology is an advantage, Insight into agricultural production systems ,General: This is a Consolidated (CON) position for two years renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute's continuing need for the position.