Research Lead

19 hours ago

Cochin, Kerala, India 61bc4904-8de5-4539-9b0e-a17002c86dbf Full time ₹ 36,00,000 - ₹ 72,00,000 per year

The R&D Lead - Agriculture, will drive both theoretical scientific research and practical agri-technology development. This role combines academic-level agricultural science with hands-on innovation - leading research publications, controlled experiments, prototype development, and farm-level deployments. The lead will mentor the agrotech team and build a strong R&D pipeline from concept to science to prototype to field validation.

Educational Qualification

  • Required: PhD in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Plant Science, Plant Physiology, or Agricultural Engineering.
  • Preferred: Research background with published papers in precision farming, hydroponics, sustainable agriculture, controlled environment farming, or automation in agriculture.

Skills:

Scientific & Theoretical Research

  • Strong understanding of crop science, plant physiology, soil & nutrient dynamics, hydroponics/aquaponics systems, protected cultivation, and climate-controlled farming.
  • Expertise in experimental design (DoE), statistical analysis, scientific documentation, and research publishing.
  • Ability to convert scientific findings into practical insights, whitepapers, and patentable concepts.

Practical Agri-Technology & Engineering

  • Hands-on experience with sensor-based farming, micro-irrigation systems, fertigation units, automation devices, and IoT-based monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of hydroponic systems (DWC, NFT, substrate-based), polyhouse/greenhouse management, nutrient management, and farm automation workflows.
  • Ability to collaborate with electronics, embedded systems, AI, and mechanical engineering teams to build real-world agri devices and prototypes.

Leadership & Execution

  • Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary R&D team (agriculture + electronics + IoT).
  • Strong project management skills—defining research roadmaps, timelines, SOPs, field trials, and success metrics.
  • Excellent mentoring, documentation, communication, and collaboration abilities.
  • Capable of managing partnerships with universities, ICAR institutes, KVKs, labs, and farms.

Responsibilities:

Theoretical Research

  • Conduct literature surveys, identify high-impact agricultural research opportunities, and publish research papers, whitepapers, and patents.
  • Lead controlled experiments in soil, nutrient, crop health, and precision farming techniques.
  • Build scientific frameworks and internal knowledge systems.

Practical & Product Development

  • Design and validate agri devices and automation systems, including:
  • nutrient dosing systems
  • climate control units
  • smart irrigation/fertigation
  • hydroponic and vertical farming systems
  • farm monitoring devices (sensor nodes, IoT controllers)
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to convert research ideas into working prototypes and deploy them in real farms.

Team Leadership & Management

  • Mentor and guide junior agricultural researchers, interns, and engineers.
  • Review experiments, oversee documentation, and ensure scientific rigor.
  • Create SOPs, field-testing protocols, and validation frameworks.
  • Build partnerships with agricultural institutions and oversee pilot programs.

Minimum Experience:

  • 4 - 5 years of experience in agricultural research, agritech R&D, precision farming, hydroponics, or controlled environment agriculture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30, ₹60,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to relocate to anywhere in Kerala?
  • Are you an immediate joiner?

Experience:

  • Agriculture Engineering: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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