Job Title: PLANT GENETICIST – Re-advertised
The National Agricultural Research Organisation is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publically funded agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is composed of the Council as its governing body, Committees of Council, a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations with semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARI’s) under its policy guidance. The Director General invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following positions at PARIs and NARO Secretariat.
Overall Responsibilities:
Successful applicants of the above scientific positions shall be required to independently employ their broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in integrated natural resources management to plan, design, and conduct research and present findings in the relevant fields of expertise. Shall routinely carry out scientific research in partnership with thematic multi-disciplinary research teams as well as national and international collaborators to develop new or improved technologies, systems, methods and policies aimed at enhancing productivity, eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable use of natural resources.
Job Ref:NARL/2
Job Title: PLANT GENETICIST – Re-advertised
No. of Posts: 1 post
Institute:NaRL
Location: Entebbe Botanic Gardens
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Expanding characterization and evaluation of collections at the Plant Genetic Resources Centre to facilitate use
Developing, disseminating and utilizing methodologies for genetic enhancement and base broadening so as to increase the genetic diversity available to breeders and other users.
Engage population genetics principles to generate information on diversity, structure and status of key plant genetic resources to facilitate conservation and sustainable use.
Develop sustainable management practices for underutilized species of importance to food and agriculture and their genetic resources.
Apply diversified knowledge of scientific research principles, practices and protocols in the conduct of research projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in agricultural sciences or genetics plus a Masters Degree in Genetics. Applicants should have a minimum of five years working experience. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.
Application Procedures:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on 16th July 2012. For the position of Director, applicants should ask their referees to send recommendations to the Director General by 20 July 2012.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy indicating the institute of preference. Applicants must not apply for more than two posts. Applications should be addressed to:
The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe
