Research Scientist Plant Pathology Biology | Udaipur Location

Job description

Position Purpose • Contribute to the discovery and pre-development of innovative solutions in agrochemistry, namely new a.i.s for crop protection adding significant value to the business of PI • Contribute to the delivery of a sustainable flow of development products on mid-term (>3 years) • Contribute to the ensuring of IP protection Strategic Responsibilities • Active support of the philosophy, values and strategy of PI Industries • Efficient contribution to the overall success of PI CREAGRO by driving innovation according to objectives and targets being set by the PI CREAGRO management team • Fulfilling requirements from business (reflected in research targets), biology (reflected in biological efficacy profile) • Support of Development functions within the frame of given expertise and resources, for instance reflected in requirement for human and environmental safety and for regulatory affaires • Identifying proprietary research results and taking appropriate measures to maximize the value of intellectual property for PI CREAGRO (patent applications) • Contribute to competitor intelligence • Support GL & Head of Biology with special focus on personnel, target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow, feedback and coaching Financial Responsibilities • Contribute to budget proposals • Contribute to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility People Responsibilities • Ensure smooth working of the department to maintain high morale of the workforce • Continuously improve processes to ensure quality and efficiency • Identify development needs of the team and take action to address the same • Implement initiatives to build desired culture in the biology team • Drive initiatives to become the employer of choice Education Qualification • PhD or MSc in Agriculture(Plant Pathology) from a reputed University / Institute • Knowledge of specific biological disciplines (e. g. Plant pathology, Entomology, Plant physiology, Agronomy etc.) Industry to be Hired from • Agribusiness (Crop Protection/Seed/University) Functional Competencies • Job Knowledge • Good experimentation skills • Analytical Skills.