Principal Crop Physiology Scientist

Bayer; United States; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Crop Physiology Scientist to lead the development of improved seed products by integrating crop physiology, genomics, and data analytics. You will define strategies to inform breeding goals and leverage model outputs to guide trait improvement, working across global teams.

The role requires a PhD with 6+ years in quantitative genetics, plant breeding, crop physiology, or data science, and experience managing large biological datasets.

Formación

• PhD with 6+ years in relevant fields or MS with 10+ years.
• Expertise in quantitative genetics, biostatistics and functional genomics.
• Proficiency in R and Python for data analysis.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing large biological datasets and implementing breeding innovations.

Responsabilidades

• Define crop physiology strategies to inform breeding goals.
• Leverage model outputs to guide trait improvement.
• Foster cross-functional collaborations globally.
• Ensure knowledge transfer across teams.
• Identify new technology opportunities and mentor talent.

Conocimientos

Quantitative genetics

Biostatistics

Functional genomics

R programming

Python

Leadership

Big data

Breeding techniques

Seed physiology

Educación

PhD in Quantitative Genetics, Plant Breeding, Crop Physiology, or Data Science

MS with 10+ years in relevant field

Herramientas

Genomics data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Role

Principal Crop Physiology Scientist leading the development of improved seed products through integration of crop physiology, genomics, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

define crop physiology strategies to inform breeding goals, leverage model outputs for trait improvement, foster cross-functional collaborations globally, ensure knowledge transfer, identify new technology opportunities, and mentor talent.

Qualifications

PhD in Quantitative Genetics, Plant Breeding, Crop Physiology, or Data Science with at least 6 years of relevant experience (or MS with 10+ years); expertise in quantitative genetics, biostatistics, functional genomics; proficiency in R, Python; proven leadership in cross-functional teams; experience managing large biological data sets and implementing innovative breeding techniques.

High-Value

focus on breeding programs, genetics, and applied data science in crop science; leadership in Precision Breeding initiatives across North America, LATAM, EMEA, APAC; emphasis on sustainable seed product development for global agriculture; working within a collaborative, innovative culture.

WorkSetup

residence-based in the US, with international project collaboration.