Post-Doctoral Plant Breeding Scientist - Field Trials

University of Georgia; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Georgia is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate to lead plant breeding and pre-breeding research. The role requires a PhD in Plant Breeding, with responsibilities including multi-location trials and supervision of research activities. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in breeding methods and analytical biochemistry. This position demands a dedicated team player ready to embrace challenges, with a competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of breeding methods for vegetables.
• Experience with analytical biochemistry and high-throughput phenotyping.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-location snapbean trial to characterize traits.
• Lead trichome characterization in pepper and tomato.
• Assist in post-harvest fruit quality analysis.
• Prepare peer-reviewed publications and supervise research activities.

Skills

Breeding methods knowledge

Analytical biochemistry

Statistical principles

Oral and written communication

Collaborative research

Python or R scripting

Bioinformatic analysis

Education

PhD in Plant Breeding or equivalent

Tools

High-throughput phenotyping tools

Job description

A leading university in Georgia is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate to lead plant breeding and pre-breeding research. The role requires a PhD in Plant Breeding, with responsibilities including multi-location trials and supervision of research activities. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in breeding methods and analytical biochemistry. This position demands a dedicated team player ready to embrace challenges, with a competitive salary offered.