Lead Sorghum Breeding Scientist

Vylor Inc.; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Sorghum Breeding Scientist to join our team onsite in Navasota, TX, near College Station. The role focuses on sorghum breeding research to develop high-performing hybrids and inbreds, integrating cutting-edge technologies and data analytics.

The successful candidate will lead a breeding program, advance novel methods, and collaborate with scientists to deliver products. PhD in plant breeding/genetics and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in plant breeding or plant genetics; emphasis in genetics and data analytics preferred.
• Independent, highly motivated, and self-directed scientist required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and applied research experience in plant genetics or plant breeding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Experience or familiarity with quantitative/population genetics, meta-analysis, genome-wide prediction methods, and other digital breeding methods.
• Preference given to those with experience leveraging artificial intelligence in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts comprehensive sorghum breeding research to develop hybrids and inbreds; identify customer needs; hands-on analysis, breeding, training, and field activity.
• Lead a sorghum breeding program delivering superior hybrids aligned with product development goals.
• Leverage enabling breeding technologies to drive product development improvements.
• Develop and deploy new selection strategies for multi-trait selection of traits of interest.
• Advance novel methodology for developing new sorghum hybrids.
• Contribute to leadership of the Research Center and coordinate with scientists to ensure success of all research activities.

Education

PhD in plant breeding or plant genetics

Job description

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Sorghum Breeding Scientist to join our team onsite in Navasota, TX, near College Station. The role focuses on sorghum breeding research to develop high-performing hybrids and inbreds, integrating cutting-edge technologies and data analytics.

The successful candidate will lead a breeding program, advance novel methods, and collaborate with scientists to deliver products. PhD in plant breeding/genetics and strong communication skills are required.