Agronomist

Position Description;

DIL-India and the Trust are seeking a full time Agronomist to support its projects under the weather portfolio with focus on agriculture. This role will work with researchers from economics, meteorology, and climate science to identify weather events that matter most to farmers across India's diverse agro-climatic zones. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical specialist who can translate agricultural knowledge into practical insights for research projects, and work with research teams to understand how weather patterns affect farmer's practices, decisions and outcomes across India's diverse agricultural landscapes.

Responsibilities
Connect with subject matter experts for region-specific or crop-specific technical question and build relationships with agricultural researchers, extension specialists, and practitioners across India
Provide guidance on how weather/meteorological events affects crop growth for major crops across core monsoon zone (cereals, pulses, oilseeds, cash crops, horticulture)




Work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure agricultural factors are properly measured and analyzed
Support field work, data collection and A/B tests
Review research findings related to agronomy for accuracy
Explain complex agricultural concepts to interdisciplinary research teams
Support the creation of relevant AgroMET advisories for research studies and A/B tests
Other duties as assigned

Education
Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, Agrometeorology, or closely related field
Additional training in statistics, econometrics, or data analysis is desirable

Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in agronomy, agricultural research, and experience working in India
Experience with agricultural development projects, policy research, or work with government agencies is an advantage

Competencies
Excellent communication skills, including willingness to learn and ability to communicate and discu

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