Main purpose of position
Agronomist will conduct and support field agronomic research program and scale up conservation agriculture in cereal and grain legume production systems.
Reports to: Research Team Leader - Soils, Waters and Agronomy
Administrative Supervisors: Regional Coordinator (RC)
Location: Amlaha, India

About ICARDA
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centres, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org
All CGIAR Centres\xe2\x80\xafare currently part of One CGIAR\xe2\x80\xafthat will\xe2\x80\xafhelp ICARDA and CGIAR achieve\xe2\x80\xafbetter impact through strategically\xe2\x80\xafintegrated research,\xe2\x80\xafunified governance,\xe2\x80\xafan integrated structure\xe2\x80\xafand new research modalities\xe2\x80\xafacross participating Research Centres. This transformation is supported by CGIAR donors who have committed to increased funding as a result of these reforms.
Main responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate research trials on cereals and food legumes as well as other potential rotation crops.
• Evaluate rhizobia species in food legumes and identify superior strains for use in production of inoculants and agronomic practices for higher nitrogen fixation.
• Identify, verify, and implement modern agronomy methodologies and approaches for cereal and grain legume production that could be adaptable to smallholder farmers.
• Develop strategies for weed control, including parasitic weeds, and integrated nutrient management for profitable crop production while conserving natural resource base and protecting the environment.
• Conduct research on dryland agronomy to increase and sustain crop yields and systems productivity, with special emphasis on conservation agriculture, crop diversification, and integrated crop management practices.
• Participate in training activities in cooperation with other programs in ICARDA, NARS partners, and advance research institutions.
• Publish in ISI journals with focus on conservation agriculture and intensification of cereal-legume production systems.
• Develop concept notes and research proposals for possible funding
• Represent ICARDA in regional and international fora.
• Perform any other duties as required by supervisor.

Requirements:
Education, qualifications, and experience

• PhD in agronomy, soils, crops, or related field from reputed agricultural university.
• At least 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience on agronomy and related research in National or International agricultural centres
• Demonstrated experience in cropping systems research especially in conservation agriculture based agronomic practices and precision agriculture.
• Capacity to plan, design and implement field scale research and demonstration program
• Computer skills, with an understanding of statistical design and analysis of field research trials
• Experience with crop simulation modelling and advanced statistical analysis
• Experience with farm machinery, soil fertility, weed management
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Hindi
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment

Benefits:
Terms of appointment, salary, and benefits
This is a nationally recruited position available for Indian nationals for which ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months\xe2\x80\x99 maternity leave, 15 days\xe2\x80\x99 paternity leave. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 3 years. The contract will be renewable subject to continued need for the position, the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• To ensure objectivity and professional standards, Guru Management consultants, India provides consultancy services to advise, facilitate and oversee this initiative\'s design, delivery, and decision-making.
• By submitting your application, you agree that ICARDA may undertake a background check on you as part of the hiring process. This may include a review of your work history, qualifications, and other relevant information.

Please submit your application no later than April 21, 2023.
ICARDA is committed to increasing women\'s representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.