Advisor, Experimentation and Development of the Chestnut Sector in Privas

Responsibilities

• Contribute to addressing the main issues affecting chestnut orchards: fruit rots, fruit worms, chestnut ink disease, and adaptation to climate change
• Contribute to the design and implementation of experimental protocols
• Monitor and collect data from various trials, and analyze the results
• Help disseminate and promote findings and knowledge to producers and sector partners
• Provide planting and orchard‑management advisory services to producers as part of a support program for diversified orchards

Requirements

• Degree in agronomy or equivalent qualification; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
• Interest in agricultural experimentation and innovation
• Knowledge of arboriculture/tree‑fruit production
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with good written communication
• Organized, methodical and able to work autonomously
• Enjoys fieldwork and comfortable interacting with farmers and technical partners
• Ability to work in a team and to manage collaborative projects
• Prior experience in arboriculture or agronomic experimentation is a strong asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in agronomy and arboriculture, with a strong focus on experimental design, data analysis, and effective communication of findings to stakeholders. Capable of providing advisory services for orchard management and fostering collaboration within agricultural projects.

Industry Keywords

• Chestnut Orchards
• Fruit Rots
• Fruit Worms
• Chestnut Ink Disease
• Climate Change Adaptation