Sr. Researcher/Researcher

AR Malik Seeds Private Limited

AR Malik Seeds Private Limited

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Summary

• Vacancy: —
• Age: 23 to 35 years
• Location: Dinajpur
• Minimum Salary: Negotiable
• Experience: At least 2 years
• Published: 13 Apr 2025

Requirements

Education

• Minimum B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture from any recognized Agricultural University and M.Sc. in Agriculture is preferable.

Experience

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
  IT Enabled Service, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

Additional Requirements

• Age 23 to 35 years

• At least one year but 2 + years of research experience will be added value
• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Horticulture, Agronomy, Genetics, Plant breeding, plant pathology, etc)
• Good knowledge of research design, data analysis, and research methodology
• People from Dinajpur and the areas around Dinajpur will get preference
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes
• Must be dynamic, energetic, self-motivated, and self-organized with a positive attitude

• Have skills in interpretation and presentation and report writing.
• Computer knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Communication skills both verbal and written in English and Bangla

Responsibilities & Context

Since its establishment in 1969, Malik Seeds has been a prominent stakeholder in the development of Agriculture sector of Bangladesh. We take pride in marketing climate-tolerant and disease-resistant seeds sourced from globally renowned breeding companies, including Sakata Seed Corporation from Japan, Mikado, BASF Nanhems based in Germany, and Agrico from the Netherlands. Malik Seeds operates with four (4) sister concerns, each contributing to various facets of the agricultural sector. Malik Seeds has established a dedicated Research and Development (R&D) center in Birganj upazila, Dinajpur district. This concern plays a crucial role in research and variety development, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation in agricultural products.

Malik Seeds is maintaining development and strategic partnerships with a range of organizations, including JICA, Directorate of Agricultural Extension, Department of Agriculture Marketing, Hortex Foundation, Dutch embassy, Swiss contact, Universities, and many other development and private organizations as well as is implementing several development projects. Together, these partnerships are dedicated to delivering high-quality and safe agricultural products to farmers through production and marketing activities. Visit https://malikseeds.com/

Department: Researcher & Development

Staff’s Category: Full Time

Level: 2

Reporting To: (Designation) Level-3

Duty Station: Dinajpur, Prannagar (Research & Development Firm)

Job Summary/ Context:

Sr. Researcher/Researcher work with team members under the supervision of the Manager Researcher. They help determine the goals of the research & Product development work as well as research methods and other test parameters. Sr. Researcher/Researcher might also review and analyze data during the course of the trial. Employers typically prefer candidates with a post-graduate degree and computer skills.

Professionals in this position, who may also be called researchers, supervise research Trial, Implementation, and Execution from the early planning stages to research completion. AR Malik Seeds’ research and development department searching for a qualified candidate who will be able to do this work properly.

Key Assignments/ Duties: (Table of staff’s key duties according to priority)

Responsibility #1: Trial Organization and Implementation (20% of time)

• Trial & demonstration plot design and implementation.
• Seed samples receiving & matching the sample with the provided list from head office.
• Germination test and seedling preparation.

Responsibility #2: Trial Execution (20% of time)

• Monitoring seedbed preparation, field preparation, seed germination, transplanting of seedlings, and management practices (weeding, irrigation, fertilizer, pesticide applications, etc.)

Responsibility #3: Data collection (20% of time)

• Data collection and capture photographs & Videos and uploading to the server.
• Daily observation of trial and demonstration plot and take necessary actions.

Responsibility #4: Report preparation (20% of time)

• Sorting & ranking of varieties based on their performances.
• Prepare the reports including all the observations and the characteristics of specific crop varieties.

Responsibility #5: Technical support (20% of time)

• Provide technical support to all the stakeholders (farmers, dealers, and staff), sales and marketing team, and in their programs as well.
• Regular visits to the farmers’ fields and market places.

Skills & Expertise

Agronomist

Data Analysis skills

Horticulture

Plant Breeding

Research Design/ Analysis

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Gender

Only Male

Job Location

Dinajpur

Job Highlights

People from Dinajpur and the areas around Dinajpur will get preference

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