Horticulture & Landscape Research Associate

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Experience: Fresher / 0-3 years

Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Horticulture, Agriculture, Botany, Landscape Architecture or a related field

About the Role

We are looking for a curious, research-oriented Horticulture professional to join our multidisciplinary design studio and work on innovative landscape, ecological and sustainable-building projects.

This is an opportunity for a fresher who wants to go beyond routine gardening and horticultural work and explore plants, ecology, climate, soil, water, biodiversity and sustainable landscapes through research, experimentation and real projects.

What You Will Do

Research plants suitable for Gujarat's hot and dry climate.

Study native, indigenous, drought-tolerant and climate-resilient species.

Develop and test new planting techniques and landscape systems.

Conduct small-scale experiments related to soil, irrigation, composting, plant growth and water conservation.

Research urban biodiversity, ecological restoration and habitat creation.

Collaborate with architects, landscape designers, engineers and other specialists.

Visit sites, nurseries, farms, forests and research institutions for field studies.

Maintain systematic records of experiments, observations and results.

Prepare research reports, plant databases, technical notes and case studies.

Assist in developing research papers and presentations for conferences, journals and skilled publications.





Help develop innovative horticultural solutions that can be incorporated into real architectural and landscape projects.

What We Are Looking For

Most important: attitude and curiosity.

You should: Be genuinely interested in plants, nature and ecology.

Enjoy researching, experimenting and learning new things.

Be comfortable asking questions and challenging conventional approaches.

Have an analytical and scientific approach to observations.

Be willing to work both in the field and at the desk.

Have good documentation and communication skills.

Be willing to learn research methodology and scientific writing.

Be interested in eventually publishing research papers.

Be comfortable collaborating with architects, designers, academics and external experts.

Have basic computer skills and willingness to learn tools for documentation, data analysis and presentation.

Fresher-Friendly

Freshers are encouraged to apply.

Curiosity → Research → Experimentation → Documentation → Innovation

Opportunity

Climate-resilient horticulture

Native and indigenous planting

Urban ecology

Biodiversity

Sustainable landscapes

Water-sensitive landscapes

Soil health

Ecological restoration

Green buildings & landscape integration

Plant-microclimate relationships

Nature-based solutions

If you are someone who constantly asks “Why? ”, “What if? ” and “Can we try something different? ” — we would like to meet you.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Health insurance

Work Location: In person

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