Scientific Officer – Odisha Livelihood Mission Project

Roles and Responsibilities

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the position of Scientific Officer for Odisha Livelihood Mission [OLM] Project, Odisha. The position is based at Gajapati district in Odisha state, India. The position report to the Principal Investigator of the Project.

Responsibilities:

Liaise with multi-disciplinary team of project partners at district level to conduct participatory field trials/demos with farmers in allocated district of Odisha

Collect high quality data sets required for scientific research publication

Train the farmers’/farm facilitators and provide technical support, maintaining improved interventions at benchmark locations

Record scientific data, collecting of the information about the farmers and undertaking the crop cutting experiments to record yields and other benefits in the demonstration plots

In addition to the above, any other responsibilities as entrusted by supervisor

Essential criteria:

Master’s Degree in agriculture with specialization in agronomy, soil science, agriculture extension or any other related agricultural disciplines.

Any relevant experience will be an added advantage

Proficiency in English and Oriya (written and spoken)

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

General

This is a Consolidated position for two years [24 months] 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 4 January 2021, 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 short listed candidates will be contacted

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