Climate-hydrology-Associate Scientist

Icrisat is seeking a Climate-hydrology Associate Scientist in Hyderabad, India. The role involves researching soil moisture dynamics, developing agro-advisories, and conducting hydrological modeling. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields and at least 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include supervising field staff, organizing capacity building, and communicating research findings. The position requires collaboration, effective communication skills, and willingness to travel for data collection.
Undertake research on soil moisture dynamics and evaluate the impact of various in-situ interventions (such as field bunding, agro-forestry, mulching, trenches, etc.) on vadose zone soil moisture availability and its trade-offs in different soils and agro-ecologies.


Developing weather-based agro-advisories and its dissemination.


State-of-the-art instrumentation to monitor weather parameters and soil moisture dynamics.


Hydrological modelling for resource quantification and identifying niche areas for sustainable crop intensification including fallow management.


Guide and supervise field staff on instrumentation, data compilation and analysis in respective project locations.


Organizing capacity building on water balance/ water management to various stakeholders and field functionaries including line department officials.


Writing and communicating research and development findings to various stakeholders for scaling up; documentation and peer review journal publications.



Required Skills and Qualifications:



PhD in Natural Resources Management/Environmental Engineering/Agricultural Engineering/ and related NRM disciplines with at least 1 years of relevant experience


Demonstrated skills on soil moisture data collection, estimation of actual evapotranspiration at temporal and spatial scale, estimating crop water requirements.


Adapt and or develop experimental methods/concepts to support research in surface groundwater and Vadoze zone hydrology.


Independently plan and carry out research on the nominated research project and work towards fulfilling the aims of the project.


Perform data analysis, preparation of reports and communicate this information to different stakeholders.


Demonstrate capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.


Ability to develop effective relationships and work harmoniously in an outcome-focused and multi-disciplinary team environment.


Willingness to travel to outstation locations for instrumentation and data collection.


High level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated experience in preparing reports and research papers within the required timeframe for a range of audience.