University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad jobs for Research Associate/ SRF in Dharwad. Last Date to apply: 26 Oct 2016
Research Associate/ SRF
Job Description
Research Associate/ SRF Job vacancies in University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Research Associate
Name of the Project : "National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm"
No. of Post : 01
Qualifications : Ph.D. in the relevant subject / M.Sc.(Agri) in Agronomy / Aga Entomology / Plant Pathology with I. division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with at least two years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship / Associateship / Training / other engagements. Published research papers will be desirable. (Knowledge in Soybean production is preferred)
Salary : Rs. 38,000/-
SRF
Name of the Project : "Strategic Research Component of NICRA"
No. of Post : 01
Qualifications : MSc (Agri.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding.
Salary : Rs. 16,000/-
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The University has 5 Colleges, 30 Research Stations, 6 Extension Education Units, 5 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops.