International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) Senior Research Fellow (Data Engineer) 2025 Job Notification | Master's Degree | Apply Now

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) invites applications from qualified Indian nationals for the position of Senior Research Fellow – Data Engineer under the Monsoon Mission-III project, funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India. The position is based in Hyderabad and is purely contractual for a duration of 36 months.

As per the ICRISAT Recruitment 2025 Notification, candidates holding a Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related quantitative disciplines, along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant domains such as statistical modeling, machine learning, and data engineering, are eligible to apply.

The selection process will involve shortlisting based on the qualifications and experience, followed by an interview.

The selected candidate will be offered a consolidated monthly salary as per organizational norms and the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Interested and eligible applicants must submit their latest Resume along with the names and contact information of three referees. While the position will remain open until filled, the shortlisting process begins on 30 July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Eligibility Criteria for ICRISAT Senior Research Fellow – Data Engineer Post:

Total Vacancies: 1

Educational Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related fields.
• At least 1 year of experience in statistical modeling or applied machine learning in agriculture, climate science, or environmental domains.
• Strong programming skills in Python and R.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, data cleaning, and transformation.
• Familiarity with forecast data analysis and visualization tools like Power BI.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with vector databases such as FAISS, ChromaDB, or Pinecone.
• Knowledge of AI/ML workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and LLM fine-tuning.
• Exposure to climate datasets and time-series analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud services and collaborative version control tools.

Steps to Apply

• Submit their latest Resume along with references (three referees with contact info).
• Ensure the application is sent before the shortlisting date of 30 July 2025.
• Await communication via email regarding further selection steps if shortlisted.

Important Dates

Important Links

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For more information about ICRISAT vacancies, visit the ICRISAT Recruitment page.