ICRISAT seeks applications for the post of
Senior Scientific Officer – Horticulture to provide technical advisory services and team support for the vegetable activities of the APART project in Assam, India.
Qualifications and Experience: Master’s degree 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.
General:This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and will be initially for two years with the possibility of extension depending on requirement, funding availability, and performance of the incumbent.