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Assistant /Associate Professor – Plant Pathology @School of Agriculture, Arasampalayam

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant /Associate Professor in plant pathology at School of Agriculture, Arasampalayam.

For Details Contact :-dean_agri@cb.amrita.edu

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Job Title Assistant /Associate Professor - Plant Pathology - Amrita School of Agriculture
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Qualification B.Sc., - Agriculture / Horticulture, with M.Sc., & Ph.D., - Plant Pathology.
Job Description mrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Invites highly qualified applicants with professional, academic, and research experience in Plant Pathology. Candidates with collaborative & interdisciplinary learning environments and working towards a curriculum multi-tasking with Timeline-oriented. Should be strong enough to meet all the academic and research-related requirements for the School of Agriculture.

Work Responsibilities:

  • Identifying plant diseases, researching on disease resistance, and advising on disease control and management strategies

  • Good in methodical approach to lab work, and strong analytical skills

  • Academically enhance the students by effective teaching on plant health and productivity by understanding and managing plant diseases

  • Overall pathological studies and research and their control strategies

  • Conduct laboratory tests and field observations with the students

  • Develop and advise the students on disease control measures and management strategies

  • Communicate findings in scientific papers and reports

  • Work collaboratively with agronomists, biologists, and other scientists

  • Develop and implement disease-resistant plant varieties

  • Provide effective education and outreach to students and the university

  • Serving on academic or administrative committees that deal with university policies, departmental matters, and academic issues

  • Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the field of expertise

  • Engage in scholarly research activities leading to publications in refereed journals - Participate in academic advising and mentoring of students

  • Assist in the development of curriculum and educational materials.



Additional Skill Sets:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • PhD in Plant Pathology, Biology, or a related Field Work Environment

  • Laboratory and field settings

  • Open to travel as when required for research and student's field study and conferences.

Job Category Teaching
Last Date to Apply March 31, 2025

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