ICRISAT jobs for Associate Scientist Crop Forecasting in Hyderabad. Last Date to apply: 05 Feb 2021
Associate Scientist Crop Forecasting
ICRISAT
Expired
Posted: 22 Jan 21
Job Description
ICRISAT seeks applications for the post of Associate Scientist – Crop Forecasting to be based within the Remote Sensing/GIS team and to be based at ICRISAT- Patancheru, Hyderabad.
Essentials:
PhD in Geospatial Sciences, Environmental Modelling, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field with specialization in yield estimation methods with 1-3 years of experience post Ph.d.
Experience in using remote sensing (e.g. ENVI, ERDAS, SNAP, etc.) and Geographic Information Systems (e.g. ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS) software packages
Experience in the use of multi temporal and multi-spectral (optical, microwave data and Hyperspectral) satellite data
Use of remote sensing to detect and monitor crop stress to understand abiotic and biotic stresses
Publish research outcomes and project findings in international journals
Use remote sensing to understand crop physiology and/or management
Proficiency in written and spoken English as evidenced by research articles and project reports
Strong programming skills in R, Python, MATLAB, Google Earth Engine, etc.
Experience in field survey and ground data collection
Demonstration of innovation in estimation of crop acreage and yield, crop management
Desirable
Experience in data assimilation from different environmental sources
Experience in the use of crop modelling packages such as APSIM, DSSAT, CropSyst for yield estimation
Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis such as machine learning, artificial intelligence
Knowledge of agricultural systems relationships between climate, soil and management
Skills analytical and logical thinking abilities with strong initiative
General:This is a Locally Recruited Staff position for two years’ renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position.
Job Particulars
Role hr admin
Education Any Graduate
Who can apply Freshers
Hiring Process Face to Face Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id1098944
Job Category Govt Jobs , Recruitment
Locality Address
State Telangana
Country India
About Company
The 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.
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