[What the role is]

Agriculture Research and Innovation Centre – Research Scientist (Crop Health)

[What you will be working on]

• Manage the R&D and industry engagement activities of the Crop Health Research Programme in AGRI Centre

• Lead research and consultancy projects relating to crop science and advanced agriculture technologies leading to superior crop health.

• Write project proposals, progress report and make presentation to funding agency for grant funded and consultancy projects.

• Reach out to industry partners and provide consultancy services through research projects.

• Plan, execute and follow-through with the research experiments leading to project deliverables and technology development.

• Conduct literature search, carry out research work and publish articles in internationally reputed Journals/Conferences.

• Provide research support and supervise students and/or technical staff in the team.

• Collaborate with local and international partners for research progress

• Support the operations of school-wide and RP-wide technology events, take on roles to lead in planning and execution of events.

• Assist in outreach activities such as lab visits, technology presentations and training workshops.

[What we are looking for]

• The interested candidate must possess Relevant qualification in Plant Science/Life Science/Biotechnology/ or its related field.

• At least 10 years of working experience in the field of plant science or agriculture research with specialization in at least one of the following, plant pathology, Integrated Pest Management, plant physiology, or controlled agriculture, is required. Prior experience with growing and maintaining plants in hydroponics/substrate for urban agriculture or commercial farm will be considered favourable.

• Experience in leading/co-leading research or consultancy projects for industry will advantageous.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.

• Possess good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.

• Proficient in IT skills.

• Good documentation skills and laboratory techniques.

• Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.