Postdoctoral Fellow, Drought Physiology, International Rice Research Institute, Las Banos, The Philippines

Reference No: PDF-2009-11RS

Job Purpose

      To join the IRRI team as part of an international consortium of scientists aiming to elucidate the physiological and molecular mechanisms and integrate the knowledge of dehydration avoidance traits for enhancing drought resistance in rice

      To contribute to the research activities of the Generation Challenge Program-funded projects on drought resistance improvement in rice, with a focus on molecular physiology of dehydration avoidance traits

Responsibilities

      Contribute to the physiological and molecular characterization of dehydration avoidance and root traits, through the use of rice germplasm, advanced breeding materials and specialized genetic stocks

      Combine quantitative genetics and precise drought phenotyping approaches for association mapping studies
 

      Harness functional genomics tools for the discovery of genes related to drought resistance physiological mechanisms, and gene expression analysiswriting scientific reports, manuscripts for publication and contributing to the dissemination of research results

      Collaborate with drought research team at IRRI and international and NARES partners

Requirements

Minimum

      PhD in crop molecular physiology, biotechnology or related fields

      Practical experience in molecular biology and functional genomics techniques

      English: written and spoken; Knowledge of local language an asset

Preferred

      Working (postdoctoral) experience in molecular biology of drought or abiotic stresses

      Strong organizational and communication skills and a good publication record

      Proven ability to perform in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

JOIN US TO DELIVER RICE SCIENCE FOR A BETTER WORLD

IRRI headquarters are located in Los Baños, 70 kilometers south of Manila , Philippines . We offer postdoctoral fellows stimulating and rewarding career opportunities, in addition to salaries and perquisites that are internationally competitive, including support for education of children, transportation allowance, and medical benefits.

We provide a gender-sensitive environment and strongly encourage women applicants. Citizens of developing countries, particularly of rice-producing countries, are encouraged to apply. The Institute is committed to assisting families in making personal and, to the extent possible, professional adjustments to the local environment. IRRI has an accredited international school (pre-K to early primary) on its campus and excellent international schools are available nearby.

PDF APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be received up until 16 March 2009 or until a suitable candidate is found.

Please submit your application via e-mail, including a comprehensive curriculum vitae and names and e-mail addresses of three referees to IRRIRecruitment@cgiar.org This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Human Resource Services
International Rice Research Institute
Los Banos, Laguna , Philippines
Mail: DAPO Box 7777 , Metro Manila , Philippines
Telephone: +63 (2) 580-5600
Fax: +63 (2) 580-5699, 845-0606