Job Purpose

Resposible for Hybrid and Inbred line development of different vegetable crops with proper management practice. Ensure production of nucleus/ breeder/basic seed according approved plan and variety screening to introduce new variety / varieties in the market and evaluation of new lines developed through own research system.

Job Description / Responsibility

• Execute different new hybrid combinations using own developed parents and identify new desirable hybrids.
• Improve parental lines with desirable characteristics according to need through hybridization and pre-degree selection process.
• Conduct variety screening activities of exotic genotypes and identify desirable hybrid variety considering high yield potential, shorter duration and suitable quality etc according to consumers’ demand.
• Conduct all yield trial (Observational Yield Trial, Advance Yield Trial, Multi Location Trial etc) of our own develop hybrid for final selection according to consumers’ demand.
• Maintain genetic purity of research materials, parent lines and take steps for proper preservation.
• Multiply parental lines according to target and conducting Grow out Test (GOT) for determining the varietal admixture and genetic purity of produced seed.
• Develop staff through practical field orientation, personal discussion
• Cross checking of data collection sheet.
• Execute data collection of different ongoing research activities directly, also analyze all data and share it with supervisor.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so
• Perform any other jobs as assigned by the management

Educational Requirements

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Agriculture/ Agronomy/ Soil Science/ Agricultural Extension/ Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Seed Technology or Environmental Science, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or a Second Class/Division (or equivalent) in all academic examinations from any reputed university

Job Experience

Minimum 1 year

Job Requirements

• Age, education, and experience criteria may be relaxed for highly potential candidates
• Prior experience in a similar field will be given preference
• As Research Associate in Fruit tree Development Project, at Germplasm Centre, BAU
• Certificate course on Crop Production Technology
• Certificate course on post-harvest technology in Horticultural Crops
• Knowledge on variety development of horticultural crops, horticultural crop production technology, post-harvest management of horticultural crops
• Knowledge on pest and disease management of horticultural crops, training and pruning of horticultural crops, fertilizer and water management, photography, selective breeding method, Maintenance and other breeding methods
• Scientific data collection, data analysis and interpretation, technical report preparation, scientific paper writing
• Advance computer knowledge and market survey
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage diverse responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging environments

Job Location

Dinajpur

Salary

Negotiable

Other Benefits

Health and Life Insurance, Festival Bonuses, Contributory Provident Fund and Gratuity

Reade before Apply:

If you feel that you are the right match for the above- mentioned position, please apply on or before 28 November 2026

Internal candidates are requested to apply through proper channel.

In case of Ex-BRAC staff, PIN should be mentioned in CV.

Only short - listed candidate will be contacted. BRAC is an equal opportunity employer.

BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities have the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation. We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic condition. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities.

Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process including police verification.

This position is open for Bangladeshi nationals only.

“BRAC does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.”