Senior Scientist
ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic and professional scientific personnel for the position of ‘Senior Scientist”. The selected candidate be working very closely with the Global Research Program Director, Resilient Farm and Food Systems to support the Carbon Farming and also to assist in scientific documentation, reporting, and other related aspects across regions. The position is based at Headquarters in Patancheru, Telangana.
ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners worldwide. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture.
ICRISAT is headquartered in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and five country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT, established in 1972, is a member of the CGIAR System Organization. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- To collect detailed information on approaches to optimizing carbon capture on working landscapes by implementing different agricultural practices
- To estimate the potential of carbon sequestration and implications on greenhouse gases under different soil, crop, and water management of agricultural systems
- Economic analysis of interventions to enhance soil carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- To conduct a detailed and rigorous assessment of agricultural management practices with a focus on carbon farming
- Recommendations to reduce soil carbon emissions considering the cropping systems at different locations
- Conceptualization, ideation, execution of strategic planning for outreach, scouting, evaluating, selection, and on-boarding of quality and innovative ideas
- Liaise with different stakeholders and undertake other project related task as assigned by the supervisor
- Document all complied data/information generated during the project tenure
- Prepare project proposals, scientific report writing, training modules, resource books, guidance documents, brochures, research articles etc
- Develop and design monthly/quarterly/annual project reports for donor’s submissions
- Sharing knowledge among the team in context with research and planning of events to ensure the most appropriate and cost-effective solution in line with project needs and budget constraints
- Support team in project implementation and documentation
Requirements:
- Candidate with PhD in Environmental Science or any related field with a minimum 10 years’ experience of which at least five years in an international agriculture organization
- Track record of scientific publications and related aspects. Strong communication skills, Experience working across various teams and functions, and working directly with and supporting research and/or program delivery teams
- Ability to effectively manage and coordinate with geographically dispersed teams
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information and strong attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to regularly travel within the regions
- Outstanding people skills
- Strong ability to communicate constructively across culturally diverse teams and contribute to a pleasant work environment
- Hands-on problem-solving with strong analytical abilities.
- Fluency in written and spoken and written English is mandatory
- Any other job that may be assigned by Program Director from time to time
General:
This is Contractual position initially for a period of 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 10 October 2023, with the latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer