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Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Plant Breeder to lead their remote research and development efforts in crop improvement. This role is essential for developing new, high-performance crop varieties that meet the evolving needs of agriculture, including enhanced yield, disease resistance, and nutritional value. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of genetics, plant breeding techniques, and quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis. You will be responsible for designing and executing breeding programs, managing germplasm resources, and evaluating experimental lines. This position requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of statistical methods in plant breeding, and the ability to manage complex research projects from conception to field trials.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement comprehensive plant breeding programs for key crop species.
- Utilize advanced genetic and genomic tools to accelerate breeding efforts, including marker-assisted selection (MAS).
- Manage and evaluate diverse germplasm collections, identifying desirable traits for introgression.
- Conduct field trials to assess the performance of new varieties under various environmental conditions.
- Analyze phenotypic and genotypic data using statistical software packages.
- Develop strategies for hybridization, selection, and stabilization of new crop varieties.
- Collaborate with agronomists, pathologists, and other scientists to ensure holistic crop improvement.
- Prepare technical reports, research proposals, and publications.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in plant genetics, breeding technologies, and agricultural science.
- Mentor junior breeders and research assistants.
- Contribute to the development of intellectual property through patent applications.
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Job Description
Our client is a leader in agricultural innovation, seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Plant Breeder to drive the development of improved crop varieties. This is a critical, fully remote position focused on leveraging cutting-edge science and technology to enhance crop yield, quality, and resilience. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing breeding programs that meet the evolving needs of farmers and consumers.
Key responsibilities include leading the design and execution of comprehensive plant breeding programs for key agricultural crops. This involves utilizing advanced molecular breeding techniques, quantitative genetics, and field trial methodologies to select and develop superior germplasm. You will manage data collection and analysis from diverse trials, interpret results, and make informed decisions on germplasm advancement. Collaboration with agronomists, pathologists, entomologists, and other scientists is crucial to ensure integrated crop improvement strategies. You will also be responsible for staying abreast of the latest scientific advancements in plant genetics and breeding, and for contributing to scientific publications and presentations.
The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, or a closely related field. A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in plant breeding research and development, with a proven track record of successfully developing and releasing new crop varieties, is required. Experience with molecular markers, genomic selection, and high-throughput phenotyping platforms is essential. Strong analytical and statistical skills, with proficiency in relevant software packages (e.g., SAS, R, Genstat), are paramount. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for preparing technical reports, grant proposals, and scientific publications. As this is a fully remote role, you must possess exceptional self-discipline, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage research projects and collaborate effectively in a virtual environment. You should be adept at remote communication and project management, ensuring seamless progress despite geographical separation. A deep commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation is highly valued.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Plant Breeder to contribute to significant advancements in agriculture, working in a flexible, fully remote capacity. Although conceptually linked to Thika, Kiambu, KE , this position operates entirely online.
Key responsibilities include leading the design and execution of comprehensive plant breeding programs for key agricultural crops. This involves utilizing advanced molecular breeding techniques, quantitative genetics, and field trial methodologies to select and develop superior germplasm. You will manage data collection and analysis from diverse trials, interpret results, and make informed decisions on germplasm advancement. Collaboration with agronomists, pathologists, entomologists, and other scientists is crucial to ensure integrated crop improvement strategies. You will also be responsible for staying abreast of the latest scientific advancements in plant genetics and breeding, and for contributing to scientific publications and presentations.
The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, or a closely related field. A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in plant breeding research and development, with a proven track record of successfully developing and releasing new crop varieties, is required. Experience with molecular markers, genomic selection, and high-throughput phenotyping platforms is essential. Strong analytical and statistical skills, with proficiency in relevant software packages (e.g., SAS, R, Genstat), are paramount. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for preparing technical reports, grant proposals, and scientific publications. As this is a fully remote role, you must possess exceptional self-discipline, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage research projects and collaborate effectively in a virtual environment. You should be adept at remote communication and project management, ensuring seamless progress despite geographical separation. A deep commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation is highly valued.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Plant Breeder to contribute to significant advancements in agriculture, working in a flexible, fully remote capacity. Although conceptually linked to Thika, Kiambu, KE , this position operates entirely online.
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