Research Agronomist at CDL Human Resource

Job Responsibilities:

• Study nutrient uptake in pineapple, mango, and avocado plants.
• Enhance plant productivity through efficient nutrient use.
• Develop tools for detecting nutrient deficiencies and efficient irrigation scheduling.
• Monitor soil fertility, plant nutrition, water requirements, and plant growth.
• Identify knowledge gaps and conduct field/lab experiments on plant nutrition and soil fertility.
• Improve agronomic practices for optimum crop production.
• Coordinate the analytical chemistry lab.
• Supervise and train field workers.
• Ensure worker health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Manage and improve organic farming and composting processes.

Requirements:

Essential:

• 3 years of field research experience.
• B.Sc. in Agronomy, Soil Science, or related fields.
• Experience in organic farming, soil fertility, plant nutrition, and irrigation scheduling.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Valid driving license.

Desirable:

• M.Sc. in Soil Science or related fields.
• Experience with Sustainable Farming standards and Global GAP certification.
• Experience in chemical analysis.