About IRRI The International Rice Research Institute IRRI is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers and protecting the rice-growing workplace for future generations IRRI is an independent nonprofit research and educational institute founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government The institute headquartered in Los Banos Philippines has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa and over 1 000 staff Our work aims to improve the health and livelihoods of rice farmers and consumers promote environmental sustainability in the context of climate change and empower women and youth in the rice sector IRRI s research-for-development approach is rooted in collaboration with advanced research institutions national agricultural research and extension systems NARES governments the development sector and the private sector to ensure scientific innovations are translated into real-world impact Working with in-country partners IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding drought and other harmful effects of climate change Job Purpose The IRRI South Asia Regional Centre ISARC serves as a regional hub supporting collaborative research capacity building and service provision for stakeholders from India South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa ISARC aims to enhance South-South cooperation strengthen rice production and seed quality increase farmers incomes deliver research services through its advanced laboratory facilities and facilitate knowledge transfer through short courses and IRRI Education offerings The World Bank-supported UPAGREES project aims to enhance agricultural productivity strengthen rural enterprises and improve market access across 21 districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh by fostering resilient agri-food value chains empowering farmers and Farmer Produc

📌 Project Scientist Iii (Prayagraj)
🏢 International Rice Research Institute
📍 Prayagraj