Agronomist for The Department
3 semanas atrás
Main responsibilities
This researcher reports directly to the Director of Department 2 of InnovPlantProtect and has the following responsibilities:
- Participate in fieldwork activities monitoring plant growth, physiological and productivity traits, and related environmental variables (e.g., soil moisture, air temperature), using digital devices to collect data.
- Identify the best field sampling techniques and monitoring methods based on the target plant species and pest/disease problem.
- Register, interpret and report experimental data accordingly to InPP ́s established procedures;
- Interact with farmers and producers associations to identify problems and possible innovative solutions;
- Support the department with few administrative tasks, such as preparation of purchase orders and organisation of fieldwork logistics.
Specific requirements**- Master qualification in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Biology, Environmental Science, or related fields;
- Proven experience in carrying out fieldwork in agricultural and forestry environments as well as understanding of the rural context, above all in the interior of Portugal;
- Proven experience with pests/diseases identification, field sampling methods, data collection and data manipulation;
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with farmers and associations.
Main Essential Skills
- Capable to sustain fieldwork in harsh and remote environment (like the interior of Portugal);
- Proactive in interacting with farmers and in proposing practical approaches to detect/monitor pests/diseases in the field;
- Organised, focused and passionate to work in agricultural and forestry environments;
- Ability to communicate effectively to a nontechnical audience;
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary, projectoriented team, with demonstrated problemsolving skills and flexibility.
InnovPlantProtect is a private non-profit association
InnovPlantProtect aims to create innovation for the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products through:
- Development of innovative technologies and knowledge creation, as well as improvement of existing technologies for crop protection;
- Applied scientific research to create novel intellectual property developed technologies in the market, and to develop processes and products;
- Provide technical support to public or private companies and entities, assisting them in the introduction of biotechnological strategies, methods and processes, and in the orientation and implementation of industrial research and development, directed towards the protection of crops, seeds and postharvest products;
- Collaboration with (inter)national public and/or private institutions, in their areas of activity.
Workplace
The work location will be at the headquarters of InnovPlantProtect, situated in INIAV (Elvas), at the former National Plant Breeding Station.
Salary and contract
Financial Support
How to Apply
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Curriculum vitae (CV):
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Motivation letter:
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Two reference contacts:
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Statement of honour that CV content is accurate.
Deadlines
This
call is open from April 11 st
to April 28 th
, 2023 , with a decision expected by May 12 th.
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