ICRISAT has announced recruitment notification for the post of Associate Scientist (Horticulture), eligible candidates can submit their application before 30-04-2020.
ICRISAT Recruitment 2020: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) seeks applications for the post of
Associate Scientist – Horticulture to provide technical advisory services and team support for the vegetable activities of the APART project in Assam, India. This is a comprehensive development project involving national and international partners funded by the World Bank.
Eligibility Criteria For ICRISAT Associate Scientist (Horticulture) Recruitment 2020
- Ph.D. in horticulture/ agriculture or extension with 5-8 years’ extensive experience working in vegetable and pulses crops.
- Extensive experience in commercial vegetable research and extension work with a good knowledge of improved production management practices.
- Experience working effectively in teams and a proven ability to help improve farmers’ management practices.
- Keen analytical skills and the ability to implement, monitor and evaluate varietal trials and integrated pest management trials.
- Extensive experience in running training programs and developing training materials.
- Significant agricultural research and/or development publication record.
- Excellent communication and computer skills, with fluency in written and spoken English and Assamese and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Responsibilities For ICRISAT Associate Scientist (Horticulture) Recruitment 2020
- Report and coordinate the activities of a team of six WorldVeg field officers in districts across Assam and ensure good relationships with national and international partners.
- Assist field officers in implementing on-farm demonstrations of improved varieties and seedling production systems, good agricultural practices and integrated pest management in close coordination with WorldVeg researchers, international partners, and state institutions.
- Provide technical back-up to field officers to address vegetable farmers’ management problems, and seek additional national and international expertise and inputs where needed.
- Provide the key technical input into training programs to strengthen the capacity of local partners to help vegetable farmers overcome practical management problems and to scale up innovative practices.
- Contribute to writing training materials, technical progress reports, and annual reviews and work plans as directed by the Resident Consultant and Project leader in Taiwan.
How To Apply For ICRISAT Associate Scientist (Horticulture) Recruitment 2020
Applicants should apply on or before
30th April 2020 with the latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
