Post-Doctoral fellow - Crop Diversification & Genetic Enhancement

Assist the Crop Diversification & Genetic Enhancement section on screening and selection of new and improved genetic material.

• Synthesis of existing data related to screening for salinity and field evaluation, summarize and write up papers for publication in refereed journals, and technical reports.
• Conduct specific research experiments regarding crop management, water productivity and screening for salinity tolerance in conventional and non-conventional crop plants.
• Contribute to the design of relevant experiments; supervise implementation, field management and data collection and the production of relevant scientific publications.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual and technical reports of the Crop Diversification and Genetic Enhancement Section.
• Carry out physiological measurements and quality traits using modern instrumentation and techniques.

Essentials

• PhD in  Agronomy or related fields with specialization in Crop Production and physiology
• Experience in conducting research preferably on crop production and management under marginal and stress conditions.
• Experience in managing and analyzing scientific data. Knowledge of statistical packages is required.
• Candidate should be fluent in English, able to work independently and work with a team.
• High level of organization, ability to manage multiple tasks, and team work.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

Applicants are kindly requested to send an updated cover letter and C.V combined in one PDF file along with two names as references to:

Human Resources
ICBA
P.O. Box 14660
Dubai- UAE
Fax: +9714 3361149
Email: hr@biosaline.org.ae