What You'll Do:

* Plan and support several corn and sunflower research programs with advanced analytics. Key responsibilities will include genomic breeding across several breeding pipelines. Work implies hands-on analysis, advanced breeding, training, and field activity.

* Leverage enabling breeding technologies to drive product development improvements.

* Advance novel methodology useful for the development of new corn hybrids.

* Contribute to leadership of the Research Center, and effectively communicate with other scientists as necessary to ensure the success of all research activities at the Research Center Develop and deploy selection strategies for multi-trait selection of traits of interest

* Work both independently and as a member of a regional team to deliver products.

QualificationsThe ideal candidate for this role:

* PhD in Plant Breeding, Quantitative and/or Statistical Genetics or a related field. They should have expertise in crop physiology, quantitative/statistical genetics, genome wide prediction methodology, in silico breeding, relevant genotyping technology, field research processes and data analytics.

* Comprehensive knowledge and applied research experience in plant genetics or plant breeding.

* Should be strongly motivated by the desire to solve scientific questions by deeply analyzing phenotypic and genetic information and deliver tangible results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

* Is able to work in an independent, self-directed manner with creative problem-solving skills and a drive for innovation.

* Has strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across projects and abilities to effectively share results across the organization.

* Has strong verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English and a proven ability to work well in a multicultural team environment.

* Excellent personal interaction skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people.

Benefits

* Osde 310

* Lunch

* Connectivity reimbursement

* Gym reimbursement

* Career development

* Bonus

* And much more!

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