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Senior Agronomist & Researcher

Kerchanshe Trading PLC

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Natural Science

Plant Science

Guji

8 years

1 Position

2025-10-16

to

2025-10-23

Required Skills

agronomy

Fields of study

Plant Science

Horticulture Science

Agronomy and Crop Science

Full Time

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Job Description

Job Purpose:- To do agronomic activities, research, plan & implement farms’ planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques to improving crop yield.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develops planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems

  • Develops planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

  • Researches and promotes agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage,

  • Assesses crop production of the farm,

  • Evaluates and improves seed quality,

  • Carries out laboratory tests of soil, seed, and crop samples,

  • Performs quality control for seed caliber and soil standards,

  • Visits fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples,

  • Tests samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes

  • Conduct literature reviews to inform research direction. 

  • Design and develop research methodologies, experiments, and surveys. 

  • Formulate detailed research objectives and proposals. 

  • Collect and organize data through experiments, surveys, interviews, and observational studies.

  • Analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data using statistical tools. 

  • Write research papers, reports, and summaries for publication and presentation. 

  • Present findings at conferences and to stakeholders, management, or clients. 

  • Manage research projects from inception to completion, including setting goals and budgets. 

  • Maintain accurate research records and databases. 

  • Collaborate with other researchers, academic institutions, and industry partners. 

  • Keeps detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples,

  • Generates reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties,

  • Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Skills

  • BSc or MSc in Agronomy or Horticulture or Plant science or Related fields of studies.

  • Special training in  Research methods and/or data analysis has advantageous 

Experience 

  • 8 years of relevant experience 

Skills:

  • Strong research, analysis and presentation skills,

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Communication skills..

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com  with the subject ‘’Senior Agronomist & Researcher'' Mention the date on the subject line within seven working days from October 15,2025 up to October 22,2025.

‘’ only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’’

Fields Of Study

Plant Science

Horticulture Science

Agronomy and Crop Science

Skills Required

agronomy

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