ICRISAT jobs for JRF Genomics in Hyderabad. Last Date to apply: 14 Oct 2018
Job Description
JRF Genomics & Molecular Breeding
job recruitment in International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid
Tropics (ICRISAT)
Qualification : M.Sc. / M. Sc (Ag) in Life Sciences/
Biotechnology/Genetics/Plant Breeding with NET qualification. Preference will
be given to candidate with working experience on genomics and molecular
breeding. Good team player in cross-functional environments with excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
Conducting analysis related to genetic diversity, genetic
mapping and Quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis, population structure,
genome-wide association studies
Generating and performing genetic and genomic analyses using
high-throughput genotyping / sequencing and phenotypic data for candidate gene
discovery, marker development and molecular breeding, including genomic
selection
Developing cost-effective and easy to genotype SSR/SNP
assays for high throughput screening of breeding material
Processing, analyzing, and archiving genomic and phenotypic
data sets, conducting analyses, interpreting findings, and compiling of results
and writing reports
Knowledge on modern breeding approaches such as MABC, MARS
and genomic selection will be preferred
Any other work assigned by the supervisor