Job: Assistant Scientist - Extension Agronomy

Location: New Delhi, India 
Deadline: Wednesday, 02 October 2013 

Description

Type: Fixed-term (Renewable), National Posted on 09/18/2013

Apply by: 10/02/2013

Location: India

Specialization/Skills

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or related scientific field and 4 years of relevant work experience in research in conservation agriculture/ecological intensification

Master of Science degree in agriculture or related scientific fields and 1 year relevant work experience in research in conservation agriculture/ecological intensification

Specific Skills required:

• Has proven Technical proficiency in conducting research experiments
• Has strong oral and written communication skills
• Has strong analytical skills
• Has some experience with quality assurance
• Has some experience with Research management
• Has good presentation skills
• Has some experience supervising or overseeing the work of staff

Basic purpose

Under the minimal supervision of the Scientist, assist in the design of experiment(s), survey (s) and other research studies according to Organizational unit specific project goals and research objectives. Manage the implementation of defined research activities. Evaluate and validate experimental data and contribute to manuscript for reports/publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences. Supervise, guide and coach scholars, OJTs, researchers and research technicians. Coordinate and prepare training sessions for a variety of people.

Roles and responsibilities

Major Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Assist in designing an experiment/survey based on the research outline provided, in the field of agronomy

• Contribute to the development of research proposals including reviewing related literature and providing logistical support
• Exchange conceptual ideas with collaborating partners (national) and seek feedback
• Coordinate with collaborating partners on their research requirements
• Verify suggested methodologies and establish parameters
• Select adequate research tools and equipment based on employed analytical methods
• Assist in the identification of support staff and assign tasks/responsibilities
• Guarantee availability of service and supplies

• Manage the implementation of experiments/surveys and other research studies related to conservation agriculture

• Provide assistance and guidelines/information to scholars and collaborators considering the implementation of experiment(s) including the logistics
• Assign, monitor and evaluate research activities/tasks performed by Research Technicians and contract workers; provide guidance when necessary
• Maintains smooth conduct of experiment(s) by troubleshooting and fostering a productive teamwork environment
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOP)

• Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research data related to (specify here)

• Summarize and validate data using appropriate advanced statistical tools independently
• Assist in the interpretation of results in relation to (specify here)
• Assist in drafting conclusions to enable necessary actions or decisions
• Assure maintenance of accurate data recording and update database for efficient storage and retrieval of information

• Contribute to the preparation of reports, publications, and presentations

• Summarize research findings and draft manuscripts for publication in referred journals
• Submit project reports
• Prepare posters and papers for presentation at local and international conferences

• Coordinate and prepare trainings

• Draft training material using readily available published information (e.g. protocols, methodology)
• Prepare necessary supply; identify resource persons; make sure that the logistics are appropriate for defined purpose
• Responsible for the professional development of Research Technicians
• Act as resource person for training courses and visitors

• People Management

• Supervise the work of Researchers and/or Research Technicians
• Carry out performance appraisals of Research Technicians
• Responsible for the professional development of Research Technicians
• Supervise or assist students and trainees

• Perform any other duties as a assigned by supervisor from time to time

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