ICRISAT SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Job Opening in DFI PROJECT (UTTAR PRADESH)

SCIENTIFIC OFFICER – DFI PROJECT (UTTAR PRADESH) 

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian Nationals for the post of Scientific Officer under DFI Project in Uttar Pradesh. This position reports to District In-charge/State coordinator – IDC 

Responsibilities: 

Supervise on-farm farmer participatory action research trials in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh 

Constant interaction with the farmers, researchers and Department of Agriculture officials and act as a liaison person in the district 

Travel within the district and providing technical support to the farm facilitators/Lead farmers and Farmers in the district 

Recording of scientific data, prepare draft report, collecting of the information about the farmers and undertaking the crop cutting experiments to record yields in the demonstration plots and guide technician based in the district 

Regular and timely reporting for district activities and update to supervisors 

Essential criteria: 

M. Sc. (Agri)/ M.Sc.(Hort)/M.Sc(Vet) in Biological Sciences with fluency in Hindi and English 

Person with flair for field work related watershed management, group interactions and suitable experience will be preferred 

Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office, data analysis) 

Should be a good team player and adaptable to working in multicultural team 

General: This is a consolidated position for one year nine months years renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position. 

How to apply: Applicants should apply on or before 14-June-2019, with 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. 

More Info/How to Apply: https://www.icrisat.org/scientific-officer-dfi-project-uttar-pradesh/