Senior Plant Pathology Scientist - Nematode Resistance
Syngenta Group
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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.
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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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