Horticulturist Trainee

AgriYuvaa; Raipur; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VNR Nursery in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, invites applications for Horticulturist / Horticulturist Trainee in our R&D – Fruit Crops team. This is a full-time, field-based research role with 2 openings, based in Raipur.

Educational requirement is an MSc in Horticulture, preferably with Fruit Science specialization. Freshers may apply for trainee; experienced candidates may be considered. Relocation to field sites may be required.

Qualifications

• MSc in Horticulture, preferably with Fruit Science specialization.
• Experience in fruit crop research or orchard management preferred.
• Willingness to relocate and work in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based fruit crop research and breeding trials.
• Plan and execute field trials with accurate data collection.
• Document results and report findings to R&D team.

Skills

Fruit crop research

Breeding & field trials

Data collection & analysis

Plant/genotype observation

Orchard management

Research documentation

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Google Sheets

Communication & teamwork

Education

MSc in Horticulture (Fruit Science specialization)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Google Sheets

Job description

VNR Nursery Hiring | Horticulturist / Horticulturist Trainee

VNR Nursery is looking for enthusiastic and scientifically oriented candidates to join our Research & Development (R&D) – Fruit Crops team.

Location

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Job Type

Full-time | Field-based Research Role

Openings

2

Educational Qualification

M.Sc. in Horticulture, preferably with specialization in Fruit Science.

Key Skills

• Fruit crop research & breeding
• Experimental planning & field trial management
• Data collection, analysis & interpretation
• Plant/genotype observation & selection
• Orchard management & field experimentation
• Research documentation & reporting
• MS Excel, PowerPoint & Google Sheets
• Planning, execution & field management
• Field labour management
• Analytical & scientific problem-solving
• Communication, teamwork & coordination
• Ownership and strong observation skills

Experience

• Candidates with prior experience in fruit crop research, breeding, nursery R&D, orchard management or field experimentation will be preferred for the Horticulturist position.
• Freshers with an M.Sc. in Horticulture and relevant academic/research exposure may be considered for the Horticulturist Trainee position.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who are proactive, hardworking, scientifically oriented and willing to take ownership of research activities. Candidates should be comfortable working extensively in orchards and field conditions and should be willing to relocate/work at any location based on organization requirements.