RESEARCH ASSISTANT Jobs Opening in INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER at Karnal

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER

3 Years

Not disclosed

Expired

Posted: 19 Apr 22

Job Description

About the role:

The successful candidates will be field-based job-research assistants (physical location to be decided) and will report to the Project Manager.
The position will be based at the project site in Morni, Panchkula in Haryana..

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct, analyze and document the experiment’s findings to contribute with the internal discussion and potential publication paper.

• Supervise research activities in different settings to guarantee the implementation and execution of the experiment are being followed correctly.

• Support on administration and logistics operations to guarantee an effective supply chain for the projects’ needs.

• Conduct statistical research analysis outlining conclusions for supervisors to contribute with the draft paper’s elaboration.

• Produce technical reports for the supervisor in order to inform the progress of the project.

• Support first-level analysis of data to guarantee the results are accurate and complete.

• Advises growers on crop management, advising on problems and alternative solutions, and providing technical and planning assistance.

• Train the staff and farmers on integrated crop management practices.

• Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy specialized in Horticulture, vegetables, or other related areas.

• At least 3-years of work experience in field crops preferably in potato involving research for development.

• Ability to motivate seed grower base from Apical rooted Cuttings (ARC) and build their confidence in their crops

• Strong in analytical and statistical skills.

• Willingness to travel with Haryana State and occasionally render service beyond normal working hours.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi (knowledge of regional languages would be an advantage).

What are we offering?

• Great career opportunity in an international organization.

• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.

• One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

Job Particulars

Role research jrf srf

Education BSc, Other Graduate

Who can apply Experienced (3 Years)

Hiring Process Face to Face Interview, Telephonic Interview

Employment TypeFull Time

Job Id1466533

Job Category BSc/BCA/BBM

Locality Address

State Haryana

Country India

About Company

International Potato Center Ref: N-22-36 AS/NRS/India Research Assistant, Agronomist Karnal, Haryana The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks two dynamic Agronomists or Breeders as Research Assistants to support the implementation of the project “Making Haryana Potato Seed Hub Through Seed Village Concept”, Shamgarh, Karnal, Haryana. . About the project: This is three-year project works in five different micro-agro-ecologies of Haryana, namely Karnal, Kurukshetra, Narnaul, Sirsa, and Palwal. The project aims to increase income through sustainable intensification of cropping intensity and value chains by increasing the access to quality potato seeds of early-bulking, heat-tolerant robust potato varieties.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT Job in INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER at Karnal