Senior Officer-Senior Engineer (Civil) ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic Indian nationals as Senior Officer - Senior Engineer (Civil) in Farm & Engineering Services under Corporate Services. This position will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi- arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems. ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit - www.icrisat.org Responsibilities: Manage, develop and maintain all physical infrastructure at ICRISAT campus Ensure timely & quality delivery of various works/ projects (maintenance, upgrades & new developments) Plan, estimation, construction supervision, quantity measurements and billings. Supervise and lead the maintenance, upgrade and new construction projects for research & non-research activity. Collaborate with various stakeholders both internal & external for effective implementation of the jobs. Advise management on critical Capital replacement plans based on organizational priorities and suggest cost-saving measures. Should have the aptitude to work with inter-disciplinary teams in multicultural environment. Coordination between various agencies and disciplines for efficient and timely delivery of services. Implement good quality standards, cost-efficiency in all the works Essential criteria: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar from reputed university Minimum of 7 - 10 years’ experience in civil construction and maintenance having worked with reputed organizations. Thorough knowledge of building construction and good maintenance practices. Knowledge in use of MS-Projects will be an added advantage General: This is a contractual role for a period of 36 months (3 years), renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position. How to apply: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisting will start from 5 June 2025. All Applicants should apply with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer
Research Associate - I ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic and motivated Indian Nationals for the position of Research Associate – I under the category of National Project Workforce (NPW). The incumbent will support the planning and implementation of both field-based and controlled environment experiments focused on soil-borne diseases affecting legume crops. The position is based in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana. ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi- arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems. ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit - www.icrisat.org Responsibilities: Assist in the design of experiments, surveys, development of data collection tools, such as questionnaires, and interview guides related to crop production and protection Analyze the impacts of climate change on crop pest and disease dynamics and assess implications for agroecological services using historical datasets and climate projections Manage large-scale data integration workflows involving AI, image processing field observations to support research and decision-making for crop stress detection and management Calibrate and validate crop and pest models using multi-source data to contribute to scenario-based early warning systems and policy advisory tools Contribute to research on climate change impacts on agriculture, adaptation planning, crop loss assessment due to pests, and the advancement of citizen science approaches Integrate diverse datasets, including microbial, phenotypic, agronomic, and genomic data to identify functional relationships and potential biomarkers Prepare and disseminate scientific reports, peer-reviewed publications to communicate findings to scientific and policy audiences Assist in research proposal development, project management, and stakeholder communication to ensure effective delivery and impact of ongoing initiatives Perform additional research duties as assigned by the supervisor Essential Criteria: Master’s or Ph.D. in Crop Protection, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, or a closely related field Strong experience in data analysis, pest & disease modelling, and AI and digital tools Proficiency in Python, R, or similar tools for data processing and visualization Experience in citizen science, farmer engagement, or participatory digital tools Background in climate resilience, contributing to science-policy interface or international agricultural development projects Experience handling omics and genomic datasets; understanding of bioinformatics or phenotyping is an advantage Strong communication skills and experience working in interdisciplinary, multi-stakeholder environments NET qualification is preferred General: This is a contractual role for a period of 36 months (3 years). How to apply: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisting will start from 11 September 2025. All Applicants should apply with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.
Scientific Officer – Digital Agriculture ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic Indian nationals as Scientific Officer – Digital Agriculture in Digital Agriculture team under the Global Research Program Resilient Farm & Food Systems. The incumbent will support activities of the Global Research Program on Resilient Farm and Food Systems This position will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The Digital Agriculture team is actively developing scalable digital platforms and AI/ML-based tools for agricultural decision support. This position will play a critical role in operationalizing machine learning models, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring robust infrastructure for data-driven agricultural solutions. ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi- arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems. ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit - www.icrisat.org Responsibilities: Developing data sourcing methodologies as per the requirements of projects Analyse existing and collected data to understand the patterns and trends Use computer vision methodologies to develop solutions for farming such as plant protection, yield forecast, etc. Develop predictive models and machine-learning algorithms Developing mobile and web applications Maintain documentation and provide technical support to research teams. Required Skills and Qualifications: Master’s degree in computer applications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields. At least 1-3years of relevant experience in AI/ML models and/or application development, preferably in research or data-intensive environments. Proficiency in Python and scripting for automation. Familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and model lifecycle management. Understanding of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI). Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible). General: This is a contractual role for a period of 24 months (2 years), renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position. How to apply: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisting will start from 05 January 2026. All Applicants should apply with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.
Senior Scientific Officer – MLOps and DevOps ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic Indian nationals as Senior Scientific Officer – MLOps and DevOps in the Digital Agriculture team under the Global Research Program Resilient Farm & Food Systems. The incumbent would need to take care of support activities of the Global Research Program on Resilient Farm and Food Systems (GRP-RF&FS). This position will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The Digital Agriculture team is actively developing scalable digital platforms and AI/ML-based tools for agricultural decision support. This position will play a critical role in operationalizing machine learning models, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring robust infrastructure for data-driven agricultural solutions. ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi- arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems. ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit - www.icrisat.org Responsibilities: Design and implement MLOps/DevOps pipelines for scalable deployment of AI/ML models. Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate models into production environments. Manage cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) for hosting applications and data services. Automate CI/CD workflows for model training, testing, and deployment. Monitor model performance and ensure version control, reproducibility, and rollback mechanisms. Develop containerized applications using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes. Ensure data security, compliance, and efficient data flow across systems. Support development of APIs and microservices for digital agriculture platforms. Maintain documentation and provide technical support to research teams. Required Skills and Qualifications: Master’s degree in computer applications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related fields. Relevant experience of at least 2-5 years in MLOps/DevOps roles, preferably in research or data-intensive environments is mandatory Proficiency in Python and scripting for automation. Familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and model lifecycle management. Understanding of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI). Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible). Understanding of data versioning tools (DVC, MLflow) and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. General: This is a contractual role for a period of 24 months (2 years), renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position. How to apply: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisting will start from 31 December 2025. All Applicants should apply with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.