Remote Plant Breeder & Genomics Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Company-funded R&D

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a fully remote Plant Breeder and Genetics Specialist to design and manage crop breeding programs across key agricultural species. You will apply MAS and GS, evaluate lines under diverse field conditions, and analyze phenotypic/genotypic data to identify superior crops.

This global, virtual role emphasizes innovative genetics and global collaboration. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in plant breeding/genetics, has 6+ years in crop improvement, and excels in remote teamwork,

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in plant breeding and genetics research.
• Expertise in quantitative genetics and molecular breeding techniques.
• Proficiency with bioinformatics tools and genomic analysis databases.
• Experience in experimental design and field trial management.
• Strong understanding of crop physiology and agronomy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and meet milestones.
• Experience with data analysis in R or SAS.
• Passion for innovation in crop improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage comprehensive plant breeding programs for key agricultural crops.
• Utilize advanced molecular breeding techniques, including marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selection (GS).
• Evaluate breeding lines and experimental varieties under various field conditions for desirable traits.
• Analyze phenotypic and genotypic data using statistical software to identify superior individuals and lines.
• Develop and implement strategies for genetic diversity management and conservation.
• Collaborate with researchers to identify and characterize genes associated with important agronomic traits.
• Oversee the development and release of new, improved crop varieties.
• Stay current with advancements in plant genetics, genomics, and breeding technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, research proposals, and scientific publications.
• Participate in virtual team meetings, contribute to strategic planning, and provide expertise to colleagues.

Skills

Quantitative genetics

Molecular breeding techniques

Statistical analysis

Bioinformatics tools

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Science, or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Genomic databases

Job description

Placements24 seeks a fully remote Plant Breeder and Genetics Specialist to design and manage crop breeding programs across key agricultural species. You will apply MAS and GS, evaluate lines under diverse field conditions, and analyze phenotypic/genotypic data to identify superior crops.

This global, virtual role emphasizes innovative genetics and global collaboration. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in plant breeding/genetics, has 6+ years in crop improvement, and excels in remote teamwork,