 |
V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria Phone: (963-21) 2213433, 2213477, 2225112, 2225012 Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105; E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG Website: www.icarda.org |
|
|
Post
Doctoral Fellow - Plant Physiologist
Aleppo, Syria |
||
| The
Organization Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center, ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme. ICARDA's mission is to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500 scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country offices. The Position ICARDA has a vacancy for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Wheat Improvement Program, to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop improved wheat germplasm for abiotic stress tolerance including drought, high temperature and salinity. The incumbent will be based at ICARDA's headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and will report to the Principal Research Scientist - Wheat Germplasm Enhancement, in the Biodiversity and Integrated Gene Management (BIGM) Program. The successful candidate will work with the bread wheat germplasm enhancement and breeding components of the Wheat Improvement Program. Specific responsibilities are to:
Qualifications and Experience
Terms of Appointment The appointment will initially be for a period of two years, renewable for a maximum of three years. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrolment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School (KG-Grade 12). Living in Syria Aleppo is Syria's second largest city. Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into and out of Damascus and Aleppo. In addition to the internationally-accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff. Application Qualified applicants are invited to send:
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments) Quote reference INT-PDF/0914/09 on the application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail) APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 31 October 2009 ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women. Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted on 28 September 2009