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Harshad Kulkarni
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Harshad Vijay Kulkarni
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Environmental Engineering
Colorado State University
Contact : +1 (970) 214 7829
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Madhura Niphadkar
Sr Research Associate
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Ph. No. +91-80-23635555 Ext 309.
Website: www.atree.org
"A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving."
Albert Einstein
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Research Associate (2 Nos.) and Field Assistance
M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation / ICAR project
Location: Pudukottai / Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
ICAR project on – “Vulnerability Assessment and Evolving
Adaptation strategies for Climate resilient Agriculture in Semi –Arid regions
of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry”
M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation is seeking applications from eligible candidates for the following positions for an ICAR Project. The duration of the project is three years.
1. Research Associate (2 Nos.) - Pudukottai / Pondicherry
Job description: S/he will initially carry out a baseline survey of the Project villages and document the traditional climate adaptation strategies being practiced by the farming community and will analyse the climate data to understand the impact. Based on the baseline survey and in consultation with the farmers, s/he will plan for appropriate climate resilient interventions to be carried out in the major crops in the respective field sites. The Field trials need to be regularly monitored with scientific data collected periodically.
Building the capacities and skills of the community, working on the backward and forward linkages viz., financial linkages, technical trainings and linking up with government / civil society organizations and market will be some of the essential roles. Good knowledge of English / Tamil is necessary.
Qualification and experiences: PhD./ Master’s degree in agriculture and allied disciplines. Possessing good field experience in carrying out participatory crop based trials. Candidates who have also worked in the development sector and who understand the importance of working with farmers (Minimum three years) on Farmers Field schools, Participatory technology Development, varietal trials, integrated pest and nutrient management will be an advantage. Experiences in managing watershed and sustainable agriculture projects will be an added advantage.
2. Field Assistance – Pudukottai / Pondicherry
Job description: S/he will have to work in close association with the farmers, agricultural departments and other informal sectors, conduct and conduct regular trainings, workshops, farmer’s field schools, be in the forefront of introducing new crops/varieties to the farmers etc. Make regular monitoring visits to partner organisations and project implementation sites to review progress of work and provide strategic inputs. Travel will be part of the job. Knowledge of English and Tamil is necessary.
Qualification and experiences: This position seeks a candidate with a B.Sc / Diploma in Agriculture. Candidates who have also worked in the development sector and who understand the importance of working with farmers (Minimum three years) on PTD, varietal trials, integrated pest and nutrient management will be an advantage.
These positions carry consolidated salary as per the ICAR norms. MSSRF is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested persons may send their application to Manager (Pers. & Admn), M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Third Cross Street, Institutional Area, Taramani, Chennai 600 113 or by email to ad...@mssrf.res.in with an updated CV, names and addresses of two referees.
Last date of application: 20st December 2011
M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation is seeking applications from eligible candidates for the following positions for an ICAR Project. The duration of the project is three years.
1. Research Associate (2 Nos.) - Pudukottai / Pondicherry
Job description: S/he will initially carry out a baseline survey of the Project villages and document the traditional climate adaptation strategies being practiced by the farming community and will analyse the climate data to understand the impact. Based on the baseline survey and in consultation with the farmers, s/he will plan for appropriate climate resilient interventions to be carried out in the major crops in the respective field sites. The Field trials need to be regularly monitored with scientific data collected periodically.
Building the capacities and skills of the community, working on the backward and forward linkages viz., financial linkages, technical trainings and linking up with government / civil society organizations and market will be some of the essential roles. Good knowledge of English / Tamil is necessary.
Qualification and experiences: PhD./ Master’s degree in agriculture and allied disciplines. Possessing good field experience in carrying out participatory crop based trials. Candidates who have also worked in the development sector and who understand the importance of working with farmers (Minimum three years) on Farmers Field schools, Participatory technology Development, varietal trials, integrated pest and nutrient management will be an advantage. Experiences in managing watershed and sustainable agriculture projects will be an added advantage.
2. Field Assistance – Pudukottai / Pondicherry
Job description: S/he will have to work in close association with the farmers, agricultural departments and other informal sectors, conduct and conduct regular trainings, workshops, farmer’s field schools, be in the forefront of introducing new crops/varieties to the farmers etc. Make regular monitoring visits to partner organisations and project implementation sites to review progress of work and provide strategic inputs. Travel will be part of the job. Knowledge of English and Tamil is necessary.
Qualification and experiences: This position seeks a candidate with a B.Sc / Diploma in Agriculture. Candidates who have also worked in the development sector and who understand the importance of working with farmers (Minimum three years) on PTD, varietal trials, integrated pest and nutrient management will be an advantage.
These positions carry consolidated salary as per the ICAR norms. MSSRF is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested persons may send their application to Manager (Pers. & Admn), M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Third Cross Street, Institutional Area, Taramani, Chennai 600 113 or by email to ad...@mssrf.res.in with an updated CV, names and addresses of two referees.
Last date of application: 20st December 2011
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Madhura Niphadkar
Sr Research Associate
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Ph. No. +91-80-23635555 Ext 309.
Website: www.atree.org
"A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving."
Albert Einstein
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