Researcher - Rice Transformation (PRS-2013-31-ISL) - IRRI

Type: Fixed-term (Renewable), National Posted on 03/11/2013

     

Apply by	03/25/2013
Location	Philippines
Specialization/Skills	Agriculture
Basic purpose	The successful candidate will conduct experiments on rice tissue and transformation- increasing tissue curability and transformation efficiency and support the laboratory's transgenic rice production pipeline for trait development. She/He will assist in molecular analysis and phenotyping of transgenic materials. She/He will also encode and organize data, write reports and present the results in proper fora.
Roles and responsibilities	- Produce transgenic lines from various constructs through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation- this covers tissue culture and transformation, planting and harvesting putative transgenic events, harvesting and processing of seeds - Assist in the phenotyping of transgenic events in the laboratory, contained facility and transgenic screen houses - Assist in laboratory-based screening and molecular analysis of transgenic plants - Input and organize data and analyze results from transformation and screening experiments - Write reports and present paper/poster in relevant conferences - Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors Qualification Requirements: - BS in Agriculture or related field, or equivalent experience - At least 5 years related work experience - Proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English and Filipino languages - Experience in rice transformation, molecular analysis and phenotyping

Apply Online