Research Agronomist - PineappleMangoesAvocado
Posted on :
04-09-2024
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
POSITION: Research Agronomist (Pineapple/Mangoes/Avocado)
Our client is seeking to fill the position of Research Agronomist within their Agriculture Department Research & Development Section. Reporting directly to the Senior Research Agronomist the successful candidate will join a dynamic and highperforming management team in the Research & Development section.
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
THE JOB
Reporting to the Senior Research Agronomist the person will be responsible for:
Studying factors affecting nutrient uptake and utilization by plants: pineapple mangoes avocado.
Identifying ways in which plants productivity can be enhanced by more efficient use of nutrients.
Developing diagnostic tools for rapid detection of nutrient deficiencies.
Studying plant water requirements and develop efficient irrigation scheduling tools.
Developing field/crop monitoring techniques for soil fertility plant nutrition water requirement plant growth fruit development and fruit quality.
Identifying knowledge gaps and carry out field and laboratory experiments in plant nutrition soil fertility plant water requirement and cultural practices such as planting densities seed materials and spacing.
Development/improvement of agronomic packages required for optimum pineapple mangoes avocado production.
Coordinating activities of the analytical chemistry laboratory.
Supervising motivating and training of field workers on experimentation and data collection.
Health/safety of the worker environment and product.
Managing and development/improvement Organic Farming composting process
Requirements
THE PERSON
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
Essential
Experience of 3 years in field research work in a related field.
Must have B.Sc. degree in Agronomy Soil Science Integrated Soil Fertility Management or any other related course.
Substantial experience in Organic Farming process of composting soil fertility plant nutrition and integrated soilplantwaternutrient management.
Experience in irrigation scheduling.
Good data utilization and analytical skills.
The ability to work meticulously and accurately under pressure of deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
A flexible approach and an ability to work within a team.
Computing skills (experience of word processing Excel spreadsheet presentation and database package).
Clean driving license.
Desirable
M.Sc. degree in Soil Science Integrated Soil Fertility Management or any other related course.
Experience on implementation of the Sustainable farming standard and Global GAP certification requirements at the farm level
Experience in chemical analysis
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Dairy Product Manufacturing / Agriculture / Construction / Mining Machinery Manufacturing /
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
