Rice Discovery Breeder

Role purpose

The Discovery Breeder plays a crucial role in enhancing the breeding pipeline through Design test & implement innovative breeding methodologies and Introgression diversity into Elite germplasm. Bringing new technologies to rice like Haplotype Breeding Gene-editing and HTP to rice. Hence In collaboration with Breeders Product Positioning Scientists and the Applied Genetics team and other internal and external stake-holders. the Discovery Breeder will:

1. Develop test and implement innovative molecular breeding strategies
2. Focus on increasing genetic gain
3. Deliver enriched competitive germplasm to Market Segment breeders
4. Bringing new technologies to rice like Haplotype Breeding Gene-editing and HTP to rice

This position requires a synergistic approach combining expertise in current and future breeding methodologies molecular techniques and commercial awareness to drive advancements in germplasm development and product innovation. Should have excellent stake-holder management and techno -commercial mind set.

Qualifications :

Accountabilities

• Continuous improvement in modernizing Market Segment Breeding Programs
  • Support the modernization efforts of existing breeding programs
  • Implement cutting-edge methodologies and technologies
• Optimize Genetic Diversity Strategy
  • Design strategies for identifying evaluating and introgression of novel sources of valuable genetic diversity
  • Ensure a robust and diverse genetic pool for future breeding efforts
• Anticipate Future Trait Needs
  • Envision future trait requirements for specific market segments
  • Develop breeding plans to introgress identified traits
  • Validation of markers for existing traits
• Deliver Competitive Germplasm
  • Provide enriched competitive germplasm to Market Segment breeders through pre-breeding activities
  • Ensure the quality and relevance of delivered germplasm
  • Identification of germplasm suitable for Asia and China and plan proper germplasm leverage program
• Accelerate Pre-breeding Program Delivery
  • Utilize modern technologies to expedite the pre-breeding process
  • Implement efficient workflows and methodologies
• Gene-editing and alternate sterility system
  • Identify the gene-editing technological opportunity and development of the project
  • Implement the gene-editing project and explore opportunities for collaboration
• Documentation and Communication
  • Consistently document research data and results
  • Effectively communicate findings across teams
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing collaboration and capacity building

Knowledge experience & capabilities

1. Education and Experience
   • Ph.D. in Quantitative Genetics with working experience in Genomic selection and gene-editing
   • Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial plant breeding
   • Technical knowledge on high-throughput phenotyping
2. Technical Expertise
   • Strong experience in quantitative genetics molecular breeding and gene-editing including:
     • Genome-wide phenotype-to-genotype association
     • Genomic selection
     • Haplotype breeding and gene-editing
   • Successful implementation of quantitative genetics and genomic selection in breeding programs
3. Data Science Skills (Advantageous)
   • Coding proficiency in R and/or Python
   • Experience with data visualization tools/applications
   • Interpretation skills of basic experimental statistics
4. Project Management
   • Experience managing projects in a team-oriented environment
   • Ability to develop and adhere to budgets
5. Work Environment
   • Proven ability to operate independently in a complex matrix environment
6. Professional Network
   • Well-developed private and academic scientific network
7. Language Proficiency
   • Fluency in English (mandatory)

Critical success factors & key challenges (KPIs)

• Establishment of discovery projects for rice
• Streamlines the broadening the genetic base and allele enrichment projects
• Development of gene-editing projects
• Germplasm leverage and Elite germplasm development

Additional information

• Need to travel to different countries and work with different countries.
• Team is very agile innovative collaborative & continously empowering

Additional Information :

People are at the heart of what we do:

• Once a year Full body check
• Competitive insurance scheme
• Employee assistance program to take care of your and your loved ones mental health
• Paid Vacation of 30days 12 Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave compassionate leaves
• Education assistance for your career growth
• People first culture translated into Most Preferred place to work 2022-23 by Times group

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

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