Crop Genetics Scientist: Hybrid Lab & Field Research

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Advanced facilities

Publications opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Research Scientist (Crop Genetics) to join its Port Elizabeth division. You will lead lab-based and field research to improve varieties for yield, disease resistance, and nutrition, contributing to food security.

The role involves hybrid work with access to advanced facilities, and collaboration with breeders and researchers to implement breeding programs and publish findings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Genetics, Plant Breeding or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated crop genetics research experience with molecular techniques.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics and statistics for genetic data.
• Experience designing and conducting field-based experiments.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for crop genetic improvement using marker-assisted selection.
• Conduct lab research including DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, and analysis.
• Analyze genetic data to identify desirable traits for breeding.
• Oversee field trials, manage plots, and collect performance data.
• Collaborate with breeders and agronomists to integrate findings.

Skills

Bioinformatics tools

Statistical analysis software

Field experiments design

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Genetics / Plant Breeding or closely related field

Tools

DNA extraction

PCR

Sequencing

Genomic analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Research Scientist (Crop Genetics) to join its Port Elizabeth division. You will lead lab-based and field research to improve varieties for yield, disease resistance, and nutrition, contributing to food security.

The role involves hybrid work with access to advanced facilities, and collaboration with breeders and researchers to implement breeding programs and publish findings.