Plant Breeding Scientist: Remote Data Analysis

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Conference attendance support

Remote data analysis & planning

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Researcher specializing in Plant Breeding near Polokwane. Lead breeding programs from design to field trials, optimizing yield, disease resistance, and nutrition. Manage data, markers, and experimental designs while collaborating with agronomists and researchers to advance crop improvements.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge genetic research, food security impact, and opportunities to contribute across the breeding pipeline in a dynamic research division.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding or closely related field.
• Experience in plant breeding research with practical applications.
• Strong understanding of quantitative genetics and genomic tools.
• Proven ability to design experiments and analyze data.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute plant breeding programs to develop superior crop varieties.
• Conduct field trials and evaluate traits like yield and resistance.
• Utilize hybridization, selection, and backcrossing techniques.
• Analyze genetic data and perform statistical analyses to guide breeding.
• Maintain detailed breeding program records (pedigree, performance, markers).
• Collaborate with agronomists and researchers to improve crops.

Conocimientos

Plant breeding

Genetics

Quantitative genetics

Statistical analysis

Laboratory techniques

Scientific writing

Educación

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Agronomy

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Researcher specializing in Plant Breeding near Polokwane. Lead breeding programs from design to field trials, optimizing yield, disease resistance, and nutrition. Manage data, markers, and experimental designs while collaborating with agronomists and researchers to advance crop improvements.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge genetic research, food security impact, and opportunities to contribute across the breeding pipeline in a dynamic research division.