Senior Officer – Animal Nutrition

ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic and motivated professionals for the position of “Senior Officer – Animal Nutrition” for International Livestock Research Institute. The position is based in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India and the purpose of this role is to support and conduct on-station and on-farm dairy, poultry and fish trials, stakeholder meetings, market studies, technoeconomic evaluation, and related field research activities in India with a reporting to the Research Management Coordinator and Program Manager, Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resources.

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 planning and production of biofermentation of crop residues
• Assist with the preparation, processing, and laboratory analysis of feed ingredients, including nutrient profiling, digestibility testing, and safety assessments.
• Assist in the planning and execution of feeding trials.
• Conduct field data collection, sampling, and initial sample preparation for quality assessment, including activities related to on-station and on-farm trials.
• Maintain accurate records of field activities and data.
• Facilitate and lead trainings, field days, workshops, and other knowledge-sharing activities with farmers, private-sector partners, and service providers.
• Assist with reporting and documentation of trial progress and results.
• Supervise research technicians, data collectors, and casual workers involved in field activities.
• Should support studies on technoeconomics and marketing.
• Support assessment of methane emission measurements.
• Execute other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Competencies

• Strong practical skills in field experimentation, sampling, and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across field, farm, and laboratory environments.
• Good data management skills, including data entry, cleaning, and basic analysis.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders including farmers and partners.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Animal Science / Animal Nutrition or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in livestock research, feeding trials, or agricultural fieldwork.
• Hands-on experience in conducting feeding trials, farm operations, or applied field research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with statistical tools is an advantage.
• Familiarity with field research tools and laboratory equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to analyze and interpret research data with attention to accuracy and detail.

General:

This is a contractual role for a period of 36 months (03 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 12 June 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.