Research Associate Agronomy

TestHiring; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TestHiring invites applications for a research assistant role in agronomy and soil science. You will assist in planning and executing field experiments, recording biometric, yield and quality data, and supporting data compilation and analysis in ongoing programmes.

The position requires a Master of Science in Agronomy, Soil Science, Chemistry or Horticulture with specialization, plus experience in field experiments, data analysis, and report preparation.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Agronomy, Soil Science, Chemistry or Horticulture with specialization.
• Experience with field experiments and data analysis.
• Proficiency in data compilation and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientist in conducting field experiments and recording biometric, yield, and quality metrics.
• Support survey and contribute to flagship programmes like Card SApp fertiliser recommendation system and precision farming.
• Help monitor advisory soil analysis, weather data collection, and plant analysis.
• Data analysis using modern analytical tools and statistics.
• Contribute to data compilation and research publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director (Research) / HOD

Skills

Data analysis

Computer skills

Field experiments

Report preparation

Education

M.Sc. in Agronomy / Soil Science / Chemistry / Horticulture

Job description

• 1. Assist scientist in conducting experiments by planning field imposition of treatments, recording relevant biometric, yield and quality aspects rele vant for the assigned experiment.
• 2. Undertake survey and contribute substantially for divisions flagship research programmes like Card SApp online fertiliser recommendation system, precision farming etc.
• 3. Assist scientist in monitoring of advisory soil analysis, recording of weather parameters and plant analysis.
• 4. Data analysis with modern analytical tools and statistics.
• 5. Contribute to data compilation and research pub lications.
• 6. Any other duties assigned by Director (Research) / HOD

Responsibilities

Working knowledge in computer, Experience in conducting Field Experiments, data compilation, Analysis etc.

RequirementsSkills and Competencies

Working knowledge in computer, Field experimentation techniques, data analysis, interpretation and report preparation from the field and laboratory studies, etc.

Qualifications

M.Sc. in Agronomy / Soil Science / Chemistry / Horticulture with Specialization in Spices and Plantation Crops. .