Research
Position in Plant Breeding for Developing Countries Students at International
Rice Research Institute in Philippines 2012
Position in Plant Breeding for Developing Countries Students at International
Rice Research Institute in Philippines 2012
Study Subject(s):
Plant
Breeding
Breeding
Course Level:
Research
Scholarship Provider:
IRRI
Scholarship can be taken at:
Philippines
Eligibility:
–
BS in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Biology and other related fields
– At least one year relevant experience preferably in the field
– Background in Agronomy, Biology and Crop Protection, experience in data
collection and analysis
BS in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Biology and other related fields
– At least one year relevant experience preferably in the field
– Background in Agronomy, Biology and Crop Protection, experience in data
collection and analysis
Scholarship Open for International
Students:
Students:
Students
of Developing Countries can apply for this scholarship.
of Developing Countries can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
The
successful candidate will assist in the evaluation of rice grains for
micronutrient content using X-ray Flourescence Spectrometer (XRF) or other
available advanced molecular technology tools. She/he assists in conduct of
phenotypic evaluation of advanced progenies, seed inventory and tracking.
She/he coordinates data collection and management for both genotypic and
phenotypic analysis.
successful candidate will assist in the evaluation of rice grains for
micronutrient content using X-ray Flourescence Spectrometer (XRF) or other
available advanced molecular technology tools. She/he assists in conduct of
phenotypic evaluation of advanced progenies, seed inventory and tracking.
She/he coordinates data collection and management for both genotypic and
phenotypic analysis.
Roles and responsibilities –
–
Prepare samples for the analysis of iron and zinc content in rice grains
– Assist in evaluating micronutrient content in rice using X-ray Flourescence
Spectrometer (XRF) machine
– Conduct molecular genotyping and phenotyping for high zinc rice materials and
assist in doing crosses to develop advanced backcross generations
– Maintain seed inventory file for proper seed filling and for keeping track of
seeds being used and being kept
– Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by
the Supervisor
Prepare samples for the analysis of iron and zinc content in rice grains
– Assist in evaluating micronutrient content in rice using X-ray Flourescence
Spectrometer (XRF) machine
– Conduct molecular genotyping and phenotyping for high zinc rice materials and
assist in doing crosses to develop advanced backcross generations
– Maintain seed inventory file for proper seed filling and for keeping track of
seeds being used and being kept
– Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by
the Supervisor
Scholarship Application Deadline:
Do submit your
applications till 11/22/2012
applications till 11/22/2012
