Resume and Skills for Agricultural Research Scientist

Agriculture Research Scientists are responsible for increasing agricultural product production by identifying various methods to increase production with existing resources and determining ways to maximize agricultural produce. 

Skills required for an Agricultural Research Scientist role

  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Crop Protection
  • Crop Growth Models
  • Hydrological Modeling
  • Ecosystems Construction &
  • Monitoring
  • Soil Moisture Monitoring
  • Nontoxic Pest Management
  • Soil Analysis
  • Irrigation Scheduling
  • Environmental Compliance

What recruiters look for in an Agricultural Research Scientist's resume

  • Ability to perform activities including planting, watering, tissue sampling, pollination, harvesting, discarding, and seed processing.
  • Proven experience developing information or providing technical support to research projects.
  • Basic knowledge of food biotechnology and fermentation.
  • Commitment and adherence to regulatory compliance, stewardship, and quality management practices.

What can make your Agricultural Research Scientist resume stand out

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience, and background in agricultural engineering

  • Research specialist adept at analyzing farming methods and food production methods to enhance safety and crop yield. Critically assesses agricultural activities, production, and design strategies to develop and improve crop growth in terms of productivity and economy thereby enhancing international trade and meeting domestic demands.

Targeted job description 

  • Conduct biology and trait research activities in greenhouses, growth chambers, and laboratories
  • Support greenhouse seed production activities
  • Make observations and record data in databases and other record keeping tools

Related academic background 

  • Ph.D. Agriculture - University of Allahabad, Allahabad | 2018
  • Master of Science in Agricultural Science - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh| 2014
  • Bachelor of Science Agricultural Science -Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar| 2012

Resume of Agricultural Research Scientist in text format

Dr. AKHIL SHAH

Agricultural Research Scientist

9000804301 |shahakhil@gmail.com | New Delhi, India |linkedin.com/in/akhil-shah

SUMMARY

Research specialist adept at analyzing farming methods and food production methods to enhance safety and crop yield. Critically assesses agricultural activities, production, and design strategies to develop and improve crop growth in terms of productivity and economy thereby enhancing international trade and meeting domestic demands.

EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP

Research Associate - International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, New Delhi | Apr 2020 - Present

  • Provide modeling support to the BISA team including crop modeling climatic risk analysis, insurance product development, and climate impact assessment.
  • Assist in spatial modeling activities and handle large datasets, spatial analyses, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping.
  • Understand the core scientific questions and develop a methodology to best address these questions.
  • Document results for reports, blogs, and journal publications.
  • Contribute to the other activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Jr. Research Associate - International Rice Research Institute, New Delhi | Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Organized data collection by using appropriate and recommended tools.
  • Assisted in planning and organizing practical demonstrations, traveling seminars, interaction and feedback sessions, field days on different agricultural technologies and seed systems, and GIS activities in collaboration with different stakeholders.
  • Assisted service providers and progressive farmers through hands-on training for the extension of technologies.
  • Coordinated with district agricultural officers, and KVK scientists on a day to day activities and mutual activities
  • Monitored pests and diseases and make timely requests for treatments in consultation with specialists.

COURSES

  • Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural production - Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur | 2018

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. Agriculture - University of Allahabad, Allahabad | 2018
  • Master of Science in Agricultural Science - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh| 2014
  • Bachelor of Science Agricultural Science -Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar| 2012

SKILLS (TECHNOLOGY/FUNCTIONAL)

Sustainable Agriculture | Crop Protection | Crop Growth Models | Hydrological Modeling | Ecosystems Construction & Monitoring | Soil Moisture Monitoring | Nontoxic Pest Management | Soil Analysis | Irrigation Scheduling | Environmental Compliance

LANGUAGES

  • Hindi 
  • English
  • Gujarati