Senior Oilseed Breeder — Genomics & Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Global health benefits

Flexible work environment

Conference funding

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Breeder with deep expertise in oilseed crops for a remote R&D role. You will develop novel varieties with higher yield and stress resilience using genomic tools, MAS, GS, and gene editing.

You will lead field trials, manage germplasm, analyze large datasets, publish findings, mentor researchers, and collaborate with global teams to advance sustainable agriculture and food security.

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant Breeding or related field.
• 8+ years in oilseed breeding.
• Experience with MAS, GS and gene editing.
• Strong leadership in remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute breeding programs for oilseed crops.
• Design and implement MAS, GS, and gene editing strategies.
• Manage germplasm and conduct field trials under diverse environments.
• Mentor junior researchers and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Genomic data analysis

Marker-assisted selection

Genomic selection

Statistical analysis

Project leadership

Remote collaboration

Publication track record

Education

PhD in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Agronomy

Tools

R

SAS

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Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Breeder with deep expertise in oilseed crops for a remote R&D role. You will develop novel varieties with higher yield and stress resilience using genomic tools, MAS, GS, and gene editing.

You will lead field trials, manage germplasm, analyze large datasets, publish findings, mentor researchers, and collaborate with global teams to advance sustainable agriculture and food security.