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Project Associate I - Computational Biology
International Rice Research Institute
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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).
Applicants will work in DBT-supported project at Varanasi.
**Roles and Responsibilities**:
- Haplotype diversity analysis and identification of superior haplotypes for different traits.
- Perform next generation sequencing analysis, with the expertise in Whole genome resequencing, and transcriptome data analysis.
- Having good knowledge of evolutionary analysis with the proven track records with publications.
- Conduct 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 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 computational biology 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 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**:
Master’s Degree in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent
**Skills Required**:
Mandatory:
- Proven ability to implement computational biology 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
Allowances: In addition to the base salary indicated above, your will be entitled to HRA of 16% of the basic salary. IRRI also offers employee benefits package inclusive of medical insurance, life and accident insurance for self and dependents.
**Join our team and be part of our story!
Applicants will work in DBT-supported project at Varanasi.
**Roles and Responsibilities**:
- Haplotype diversity analysis and identification of superior haplotypes for different traits.
- Perform next generation sequencing analysis, with the expertise in Whole genome resequencing, and transcriptome data analysis.
- Having good knowledge of evolutionary analysis with the proven track records with publications.
- Conduct 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 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 computational biology 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 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**:
Master’s Degree in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent
**Skills Required**:
Mandatory:
- Proven ability to implement computational biology 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
Allowances: In addition to the base salary indicated above, your will be entitled to HRA of 16% of the basic salary. IRRI also offers employee benefits package inclusive of medical insurance, life and accident insurance for self and dependents.
**Join our team and be part of our story!
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