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Message 1 - Barley Breeder - Aleppo, Syria +b

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Barley Breeder - Aleppo, Syria +b

Posted by:  Mary Malki

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)

Aleppo, Syria

The Organization

ICARDA is a non-profit international agricultural research center in a worldwide consortium of 15 centers, supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).  With a staff of over 400 scientists and support personnel, representing more than 45 nationalities, ICARDA addresses two key areas of agricultural research: germplasm improvement (cereals and legumes) and natural resource management. The Center has a global mandate for barley, lentil and faba bean improvement, and a regional mandate for the improvement of wheat, chickpea and forage and pasture legumes. A major emphasis is placed on the conservation and management of land and water, and improved productivity of small ruminants in integrated farming systems in dry areas. The Center’s research and training programs are implemented in partnership with national programs and, in most cases, with other CGIAR centers as well as advanced research institutes in both developing and industrialized countries.

The Position

ICARDA has an immediate vacancy for the position of a Barley Breeder (P-level) reporting to the Director of the Integrated Gene Management MegaProject (MP2). The position is based at ICARDA’s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria. The specific responsibilities are as follows:

·          Implement the various steps of the breeding program at the headquarters including design of crosses, selection in the segregating populations, organization of trials and data analysis, and the continuous search for more efficient and effective methodologies

·          Design and implement breeding trials including the participatory methodology developed by the program

·          Develop and implement collaborative research with national-program scientists

·          Produce technical reports and training material

·          Establish and/or maintain collaboration with centers of excellence to exploit new techniques to screen for traits which are important in determining the adaptation and/or commercial value of barley in the target environments

·          Develop research proposals for potential donors

·          Represent ICARDA in regional and international fora

·          Assist in defining the objectives of the MP2 Program

·          Keep up-to-date on developments in barley breeding and carry out and publish appropriate research in barley breeding

·          Prepare records, etc. as requested

·          Participate in appropriate training programs

·          When appropriate, prepare submission for outside funding

·          Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

·        PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics or related subject and/or considerable demonstrated ability in appropriate field

·        At least 5‑10 years experience in plant breeding, preferably barley

·        Fluency in English

·        Managerial and supervisory skills

·        Ability to plan and conduct research and interpret research results

·        International experience in agricultural development

·        Knowledge of barley worldwide required

·        Computer skills

Terms of Appointment

The appointment will be for an initial period of one year, renewable thereafter on an annual basis.  The salary is paid in US dollars.  Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School (KG-Grade 12).

Living in Syria

ICARDA’s headquarters are situated 30 km south of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city.  In addition to the internationally-accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.  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 Damascus and Aleppo.

Application

Qualified applicants may download and complete the ICARDA employment application form (MS Word or PDF) (and for local users: (MS Word or PDF), and send with a recent photograph and any other relevant supporting documents (non-returnable) to:           

Personnel Services

          ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria

          Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012

          Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622

          E-mail:         ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG

          Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org

NOTE:

1.     If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.

2.     Quote reference INT-P/8195/07 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 28 February 2007.

ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.

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