Genomics-Driven Multi-Omics Breeding Scientist

Sugar Research Australia Ltd.; Cairns Regional; In loco; AUD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking a Quantitative Genomics Scientist to lead genomics-driven computational breeding. This role will integrate high-dimensional genomic and phenotypic data with advanced statistical methods to inform breeding decisions across the pipeline.

You will develop predictive models, handle multi-omics data, and contribute to crossing strategies, simulations, and dissemination of research through journals and conferences.

Competenze

• Ph.D. in Quantitative Genetics, Plant Breeding, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or related field.
• 3+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience in quantitative genetics, genomics, computational biology, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in crop improvement programs and translating computational findings to breeding outcomes.
• Proven track record handling large-scale high-throughput genomic and phenotypic datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in building reproducible statistical and analytical pipelines using R/Python.
• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.

Mansioni

• Develop, validate, and refine genomic prediction models for agronomic and disease resistance traits.
• Benchmark and improve prediction accuracy using cross-validation and updated training populations.
• Incorporate multi-environment and multi-omics data into multi-trait prediction frameworks.
• Develop genomic prediction models for polyploid allele dosage and non-additive effects.
• Support design and implementation of simulation-based breeding program optimisation strategies.
• Contribute to development of crossing tools predicting progeny performance.
• Publish research outputs and communicate findings via conferences and reports.

Conoscenze

R/Python

Statistical modeling

Genomics/Bioinformatics

High-throughput data handling

Formazione

Ph.D. in Quantitative Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics

3+ years postdoc or industry experience

Strumenti

R

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking a Quantitative Genomics Scientist to lead genomics-driven computational breeding. This role will integrate high-dimensional genomic and phenotypic data with advanced statistical methods to inform breeding decisions across the pipeline.

You will develop predictive models, handle multi-omics data, and contribute to crossing strategies, simulations, and dissemination of research through journals and conferences.