Senior Research Technician - Regenerative Landscape

ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic Indian Nationals for the position of Senior Research Technician - Regenerative Landscape support the Global research Program - Resilient Farming Systems. There are 14 vacancies and they will support in planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of benchmark and living landscape initiatives across diverse agro-ecological regions of India. The candidates will assist in field execution of Natural Resource Management (NRM), Watershed Development, Regenerative Agriculture, Agroforestry, Climate-Resilient Farming Systems, Farm Mechanization, And Landscape Restoration Interventions. Responsibilities Include Baseline Surveys, Primary Data Collection, GPS/GIS-Based Field Assessments, Hydrological Monitoring, Engineering Surveys, Establishment Of Demonstrations, Supervision Of Field Activities, Stakeholder Consultations, And Documentation Of Project Outputs. The candidates will support planning, design, estimation, execution, and monitoring of civil and NRM structures such as farm ponds, check dams, nala plugs, recharge structures, field bunds, diversion drains, stream rehabilitation measures, khadins, percolation tanks, groundwater recharge systems, and other water harvesting interventions. The position will also support implementation of regenerative agriculture practices, agroforestry models, fodder development activities, crop demonstrations, operation of agricultural machinery, conservation agriculture equipment, and field monitoring systems. The candidates will be stationed at assigned project clusters and work closely with farming communities, contractors, government departments, local institutions, and multidisciplinary project teams. Project locations include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar,



and Karnataka. This position will be based at ICRISAT s Headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Responsibilities and Qualification:

- B.Tech./B.E./BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Agriculture related disciplines. Masters degree will be an added advantage.
- 1 5 years of experience in Watershed Development, Hydrology, Agricultural Engineering, Farm Mechanization, Regenerative Agriculture, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, Landscape Restoration, Agricultural Development, Or Related Sectors.
- Experience in field surveys, engineering design support, construction supervision, hydrological monitoring, implementation of agricultural and NRM interventions, machinery operation, GIS/GPS applications, preparation of technical estimates, and data management will be desirable.
- Robust communication, reporting, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively work with farming communities, contractors, government departments, local institutions, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Willingness to be stationed at designated project sites and undertake extensive field travel across project locations while ensuring timely and high-quality implementation of project activities.

General:

This is a contractual role for a period of 24 months (02 years), renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute s continuing need for the position.

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📌 Senior Research Technician-Regenerative Landscape (Hyderabad)
🏢 Icrisat
📍 Hyderabad