Senior Plant Pathology Scientist - Nematode Resistance

SmartRecruiters, Inc.

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options
Full benefits package
401(k) and retirement savings

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops seeks a PhD-level scientist to drive discovery, development, and delivery of disease-resistant biotech traits through hands-on experimentation in lab and greenhouse. You will design high-throughput assays, translate host-pathogen biology into actionable R&D, and collaborate across teams to ensure durable, broad-spectrum solutions for farmers.

Responsibilities include hypothesis-driven research, data interpretation, and sharing best pathology practices within the

Qualifications

  • PhD in plant pathology, nematology, genetics, genomics or related field.
  • 4+ years of professional experience improving crop resistance against plant parasitic nematodes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize experiments to evaluate lead performance against key diseases in lab and greenhouse.
  • Develop and test hypotheses; create correlations across environments for disease resistance.
  • Collaborate across Seeds and Crop Protection to integrate pathology insights into product development.
  • Be the focal point for plant pathology techniques and knowledge within the organization.

Skills

Molecular immunity
Crop genetics
Plant pathology
Nematology
Research leadership

Education

PhD in plant pathology or related field

Tools

High-throughput bioassay setup
Laboratory techniques (culture, inoculation)

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops seeks a PhD-level scientist to drive discovery, development, and delivery of disease-resistant biotech traits through hands-on experimentation in lab and greenhouse. You will design high-throughput assays, translate host-pathogen biology into actionable R&D, and collaborate across teams to ensure durable, broad-spectrum solutions for farmers.

Responsibilities include hypothesis-driven research, data interpretation, and sharing best pathology practices within the

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