ICRISAT: Scientific and Technical Recruitment 2383 views

ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics)

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world.

Research Technician – Karnataka 

Job Responsibilities

1. Conduct participatory field trials with farmers at Different District
2. Collect high quality data sets required for scientific research
3. Record scientific data, collecting of the information about the farmers and undertaking the crop cutting experiments to record yields in the demonstration plots
4. In addition to the above, any other responsibilities as entrusted by supervisor

Essential Criteria:

1. B.Sc (Agri) / B.Sc in Biological Sciences / Graduate from any stream with essential knowledge of agricultural crops, livestock with first class
2. Proficiency in English and Kannada (written and spoken)
3. Person with flair for field work, group interactions and suitable experience will be preferred

Scientific Officer – Karnataka

 The Job:

1. Supervise on-farm farmer participatory action research trials in different districts of Karnataka.
2. Constant interactions with the farmers, researchers and Department of Agriculture officials and act as a liaison person in the district
3. Recording of scientific data, prepare draft reports, collecting of the information about the farmers and undertaking the crop cutting experiments to record yields in the demonstration plots and guide technicians based in the districts

 Qualification and Skill Requirement:

1. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
2. Well versed with Computer operations and digital reporting
3. People with flair for field work, group interactions and suitable experience will be preferred.
4. Working in inter-disciplinary team in multicultural and multinational environment and the ability to interact with partner organizations
5. M.Sc (Agri) / M.Sc (Hort) / M.Sc (Vet) / M.Sc in Biological Sciences with fluency in English. Knowledge/fluency in Kannada will be preferred
6. The candidate should have aptitude and skills to draft reports, papers and communication skills.
7. Knowledge and fluency in use of M.S. Office is essential

Scientific Officer – Rythu Kosam Project 

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise on-farm farmer participatory action research trials in different districts of Andhra Pradesh
2. Constant interactions with the farmers, researchers and Department of Agriculture officials and act as a liaison person in the district
3. Travel within the district and provide technical support to the Farm Facilitators/Lead Farmers and Farmers in the district
4. Record of scientific data, prepare draft reports, collecting of the information about the farmers and undertaking the crop cutting experiments to record yields in the demonstration plots and guide technicians based in the districts
5. Regular and timely reporting for district activities and update to supervisors

 Competencies:

1. Fluency in both written and spoken English
2. Well versed with Computer operations and digitized reporting
3. People with flair for field work, group interactions and suitable experience will be preferred
4. Working in inter-disciplinary team in multicultural and multinational environment and the ability to interact with partner organizations 

 Requirements:

1. M.Sc (Agri) / M.Sc (Hort) / M.Sc (Vet) / M.Sc in Biological Sciences with fluency in English/Telugu will be preferred
2. The candidate should have aptitude and skills to draft reports & papers
3. Knowledge of M.S. Office is essential

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