Senior Plant Geneticist & Breeding Lead (Relocation)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Plant Geneticist to lead genetic research for crop improvement at our Stellenbosch campus. You will drive programs in genetic analysis, MAS, and genome editing, guiding a multidisciplinary team of scientists.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Plant Genetics/Plant Breeding and at least six years in plant genetics and breeding, with a strong publication record and project leadership experience. On-site position with relocation support.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design genetic research programs to introgress desirable traits into crops.
• Perform advanced genetic analyses including QTL mapping and association studies.
• Develop molecular markers for MAS in breeding programs.
• Oversee phenotyping trials and collect genetic data.
• Collaborate with breeders to apply genetic findings in breeding strategies.
• Stay updated on plant genomics, gene editing (CRISPR), and bioinformatics.

Skills

Genetics

Plant Breeding

MAS (Marker-Assisted Selection)

QTL Mapping

CRISPR/Bioengineering

Data Analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Genetics/Plant Breeding

Tools

Bioinformatics

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Plant Geneticist to lead genetic research for crop improvement at our Stellenbosch campus. You will drive programs in genetic analysis, MAS, and genome editing, guiding a multidisciplinary team of scientists.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Plant Genetics/Plant Breeding and at least six years in plant genetics and breeding, with a strong publication record and project leadership experience. On-site position with relocation support.