Lead Corn Breeding Scientist | Hybrid Corn Excellence

Vylor Inc.; Ivesdale (IL); In loco; USD 130.000 - 137.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits from day one

Paid time off (4 weeks) + well-being

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Retirement plan and tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Corn Breeding Scientist to lead and advance full-season corn inbred lines and hybrids. The role focuses on executing breeding research, coordinating with a regional team, and leveraging data analytics to drive product development objectives.

The position requires a PhD in plant breeding or genetics, strong communication, field experience, and proficiency in R/Python. Champaign, IL is preferred, with consideration for other centers based on qualifications.

Competenze

• PhD in plant breeding or plant genetics; emphasis on genetics and data analytics preferred.
• Independent, self-directed scientist with strong research experience in plant genetics or breeding.
• Proficiency in quantitative genetics, population genetics, or genome-wide approaches is a plus.

Mansioni

• Plan and conduct corn breeding research initiatives to develop yellow corn inbreds and hybrids.
• Lead multi-site breeding programs with regional scientists to deliver superior hybrids.
• Develop and deploy selection strategies for multi-trait improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to communicate results and accelerate product development.
• Work with field teams for planting, pollinating, harvesting, and data collection.

Conoscenze

Plant breeding

Data analytics

R

Python

Team collaboration

Formazione

PhD in plant breeding or plant genetics

Strumenti

Descrizione del lavoro

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Corn Breeding Scientist to lead and advance full-season corn inbred lines and hybrids. The role focuses on executing breeding research, coordinating with a regional team, and leveraging data analytics to drive product development objectives.

The position requires a PhD in plant breeding or genetics, strong communication, field experience, and proficiency in R/Python. Champaign, IL is preferred, with consideration for other centers based on qualifications.