Key skills

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

Python

R Programming

mixed models

Predictive modelling

Experimental design generation

Additional/Preferred Skills

Big Data Technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D Statistics with knowledge on Machine learning

Associate Scientist – Analytical Analysis


ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic and motivated Indian nationals for the position of Associate Scientist – Analytical Analysis. The Associate Scientist will report to the Cluster Lead, Data Management and Analytical Support Cluster. The principal responsibility of the position is to work closely with ICRISAT researchers to support the design, analysis, and interpretation of experiments and scientific publications. This position will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.


ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi- arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems.


ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit - www.icrisat.org


Duties and responsibilities:


  • Assist ICRISAT’s scientists in the planning of agricultural field trials.
  • Generate randomizations and trial layouts for field experiments.
  • Provide support to scientists for data curation, simple and complex analysis, and interpretation of results from varying disciplines.
  • Develop and/or refine existing Python/R codes for data curation, visualization, and analysis.
  • Actively contribute to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Contribute to conducting training programmes for ICRISAT scientists and National Agricultural Research Scientists (NARS) in data management and data analysis.
  • Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.


Qualifications:


  • Ph.D. in Statistics or Agricultural Statistics with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in agricultural research and will be highly desirable.


Skills required:


  • Ability to generate modern experimental designs for field trials, including breeding and agronomy trials.
  • Sound knowledge of multi-environment trials.
  • Proficiency in advanced statistical methodologies, including mixed models and machine learning approaches for agricultural research.
  • Proficiency in statistical software such as R, ASReml-R, and Python.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork abilities, with experience working effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.


General:


This is a contractual role for a period of 36 months (03 years), renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position.


How to apply:


The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisting will start from 31 July 2026. Applicants should apply with their latest resume and the names and contact information of three references who are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.


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