Plant Breeder – Field Crops & Genetics (Bloemfontein)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Medical aid + retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Plant Breeder in Bloemfontein, Free State, to lead breeding programs for field crops. You will drive germplasm selection, hybridization, phenotyping, and variety testing in a cutting-edge research team.

This role contributes to yield, disease resistance, and adaptability across environments. The candidate should hold a Master's or PhD in Plant Breeding or related field and bring 6+ years of practical experience with quantitative genetics, marker-assisted

Qualificações

• Master's or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years practical plant breeding experience, preferably with field crops.
• Proven expertise in quantitative genetics, experimental design, and statistical analysis of field trial data.
• Familiarity with molecular breeding techniques (e.g., marker-assisted selection).
• Strong understanding of crop physiology and agronomy relevant to Bloemfontein, Free State.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement plant breeding programs for key field crops focusing on yield, quality, pest/disease resistance, and stress tolerance.
• Conduct field trials and experiments to evaluate new breeding lines and hybrids.
• Utilize molecular markers and statistical analysis to accelerate progress.
• Manage diverse germplasm collections.
• Collaborate with agronomists, pathologists, and entomologists to assess performance and identify targets.
• Analyze field trial data and interpret results to inform selection decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations on breeding findings.
• Liaise with seed production teams to ensure commercialization of new varieties.

Conhecimentos

Quantitative genetics

Experimental design

Marker-assisted selection

Plant breeding software

Statistical analysis

Formação académica

Master's or PhD in Plant Breeding

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Plant Breeder in Bloemfontein, Free State, to lead breeding programs for field crops. You will drive germplasm selection, hybridization, phenotyping, and variety testing in a cutting-edge research team.

This role contributes to yield, disease resistance, and adaptability across environments. The candidate should hold a Master's or PhD in Plant Breeding or related field and bring 6+ years of practical experience with quantitative genetics, marker-assisted