RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – HORTICULTUREHomegrown Biotech Homegrown Biotech invites applications from enthusiastic and research-oriented candidates to join our Research & Development team, contributing to scientific research, innovation, and sustainable practices in tropical fruit horticulture. Educational Qualification
· M.
Sc. in Horticulture or a relevant allied discipline.
· Preferred: Minimum 3 years of relevant field experience. Preferred Specializations
· Fruit Science (Pomology): Tropical fruit crop production, breeding, propagation, and canopy management.
· Fertilization & Plant Health Management: Nutrient management, soil fertility assessment, and integrated plant health management.
· Post-Harvest Management: Post-harvest physiology, storage, quality assessment, and value addition.
· Nursery Management: Plant propagation and sapling production technologies.

Key Responsibilities
· Conduct field research trials and experiments on tropical fruit crops.




· Develop and evaluate crop-specific fertilization and plant health management practices.
· Monitor the growth, development, and performance of nursery plants and mother trees.
· Conduct field visits to farms for crop assessment, plant health monitoring, and technical support.
· Organize and participate in farmer community seminars, training programmes, and agricultural extension activities.
· Contribute to farmer-oriented initiatives, R&D; projects, and technology development.
· Collect, analyse, and interpret experimental data.
· Prepare technical reports, research documentation, and scientific publications. Desired Skills
· Strong technical knowledge of horticultural practices.
· Experience in field research trials and experimental work.
· Positive analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

📌 Associate Researcher (Kottayam)
🏢 Homegrown Biotech
📍 Kottayam