Lead Scientist, In Vitro Berry Breeding

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Research Assistant Scientist In Vitro Breeding on the Gainesville campus for a 12-month, non-tenure-accruing position. The role leads the In vitro Breeding Team and drives tissue culture and cellular manipulation to develop superior blueberry cultivars.

Reporting to the program director, you will advance research lines, manage projects, and secure collaborations. You will collaborate to automate germplasm conservation, propagation, and diversity enhancement

Qualifications

• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in plant breeding or a closely related discipline is required.
• Hands-on experience in plant breeding technologies, tissue culture and ploidy manipulation.
• Experience with blueberry regeneration strategies and plant clonal propagation.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to UF core values and Land-Grant mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead the In vitro Breeding Team and collaborate with the Blueberry Breeding Program's Director.
• Develop and integrate advanced plant tissue culture techniques and cellular manipulation strategies.
• Advance cultivar development, germplasm conservation, propagation and diversity.
• Manage projects, secure collaborations and funding, and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate in plant breeding or closely related discipline

Tools

Tissue culture

Ploidy manipulation

Clonal propagation

Job description

The University of Florida is hiring a Research Assistant Scientist In Vitro Breeding on the Gainesville campus for a 12-month, non-tenure-accruing position. The role leads the In vitro Breeding Team and drives tissue culture and cellular manipulation to develop superior blueberry cultivars.

Reporting to the program director, you will advance research lines, manage projects, and secure collaborations. You will collaborate to automate germplasm conservation, propagation, and diversity enhancement