Corn Breeding Scientist — Lead Hybrid Innovation

Illinois Ag; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and family

Four weeks of paid time off

Excellent parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor in the United States is seeking a Corn Breeding Scientist to join our team in advancing full-season corn inbred lines and hybrids. The ideal candidate will lead breeding programs, work with regional teams, and apply quantitative genetics and modern breeding methods to deliver superior hybrids.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with diverse scientists.

Qualifications

• PhD in plant breeding or genetics is required or highly preferred.
• Experience with field research and phenotypic data analyses is essential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are required for cross-disciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct corn breeding research to develop inbreds and hybrids.
• Lead a regional breeding program coordinating with scientists and field teams.
• Develop and deploy selection strategies for multi-trait traits of interest.
• Communicate results and collaborate across the Research Center and with partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Self-directed

Education

PhD in plant breeding or genetics

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Vylor in the United States is seeking a Corn Breeding Scientist to join our team in advancing full-season corn inbred lines and hybrids. The ideal candidate will lead breeding programs, work with regional teams, and apply quantitative genetics and modern breeding methods to deliver superior hybrids.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with diverse scientists.