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· Robust technical knowledge of horticultural practices.

· Experience in field research trials and experimental work.

· Good analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

📌 Associate Researcher (Kottayam)
🏢 Homegrown Biotech
📍 Kottayam