STRASA announces research position at International
Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The position is being offered for Developing
Countries students in the field of Molecular Breeding. Applicants
applying for the position must have bachelor degree in Agricultural
Sciences or equivalent and preferably two years or more experiences in
molecular biology and/or breeding.
Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The position is being offered for Developing
Countries students in the field of Molecular Breeding. Applicants
applying for the position must have bachelor degree in Agricultural
Sciences or equivalent and preferably two years or more experiences in
molecular biology and/or breeding.
Study Subject(s): Research
grant is available in the field of Molecular Breeding.
Course Level: This position is available for research program.
Scholarship Provider: International Rice Research Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: Philippines
grant is available in the field of Molecular Breeding.
Course Level: This position is available for research program.
Scholarship Provider: International Rice Research Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: Philippines
Eligibility:
-BSc
Agricultural Sciences or equivalent
-Preferably two years or more experiences in molecular biology and/or breeding
-Ability to acquire and learn new methods and techniques through self-study
-Good interpersonal and human relation skills.
Agricultural Sciences or equivalent
-Preferably two years or more experiences in molecular biology and/or breeding
-Ability to acquire and learn new methods and techniques through self-study
-Good interpersonal and human relation skills.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The position is open for developing countries students.
Scholarship Description: The successful candidate will contribute to the development of
pre-breeding materials for IRRI’s variety development teams through
conventional and marker-assisted recurrent selection. She/he will work on the
marker-assisted selection for the development of male sterile version of
selected parental lines for population development. This is funded by the
STRASA project.
pre-breeding materials for IRRI’s variety development teams through
conventional and marker-assisted recurrent selection. She/he will work on the
marker-assisted selection for the development of male sterile version of
selected parental lines for population development. This is funded by the
STRASA project.
Roles and Responsibilities:
-Implement MAS for the development of male sterile lines
-Assist in designing current selection strategy
-Conduct genotyping and phenotyping for the recurrent selection program
-Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the
Supervisors.
-Assist in designing current selection strategy
-Conduct genotyping and phenotyping for the recurrent selection program
-Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the
Supervisors.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is online.
of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit complete applications till 20th February 2013.
