PURPOSE:

The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning & execution of plans to promote and coordinate research activities for improvement of cucurbit crops. He will be responsible for creating new products in water melon, pumpkin, ash gourd and melon crops with greater yield, quality and disease resistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• To make and prioritize research plans and objectives of water melon, pumpkin, ash gourd and musk melon crops, and prepare budget for the crops
• To strengthen germplasm base for water melon, pumpkin, musk melon and ash gourd.
• To create new product that is superior for target traits, stable in performance and acceptable to grower and consumers
• To breed for disease resistance hybrids/ inbreds
• To screen, evaluate and select proper inbreds and hybrids at target locations/environment
  • Selecting plants/entries with the desired attributes and assessing them for yield, disease resistance, improved adaptation and end-user quality.
  • To multiply most promising samples for further stages of evaluation/testing.
• To maintain detailed records throughout the research and development cycle
• To manage, support and train the technical and field staffs and to develop a good breeding team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-graduation from a reputed institute.
• 6-10 years related work experience required.
• Basic knowledge of growing of all vegetable crops, as well as the cultural practices being followed in different regions
• Crop wise positioning of the company’s product in high sales potential areas
• Thorough knowledge of fresh market vegetables grown in all the regions of the country
• Ability to travel extensively in the country

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Very good academic and professional knowledge on cucurbit crop breeding and production technology.
• Good ability of gathering and analyzing of facts and decide courses of action.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, with a high level of time management and organizational skill.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively interact with all functional departments.
• Must be willing to work outdoors even during inclement weather conditions.
• Able to work independently, with little or no immediate supervision.

APPLICATION

Apply to the following e-mail id:

• shweta.chawla@rasiseeds.com
• hyveg_gurgaon@rasiseeds.com