Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology. We develop sustainable solutions for superior agricultural productivity, better and healthier nutrition and renewable resources. Leadership, creativity, teamwork and passion combined with our unique plant biotechnology expertise are the foundation for our success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Principal Scientist will be a leading member of the Water Use Efficiency Team for cereal crops.
• The position is responsible for analysis and reporting of gene performance data related to water use efficiency (WUE) in cereal crops.
• Analysis includes data from field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments, preferably including genomic and profiling data.
• Additional responsibilities include experimental design for the testing of transgenes in crops.
• Will participate on WUE Trait Team as a scientific expert on yield components in corn and wheat.
• Responsible for coordination of strategies and scientific research plans for the improvement of drought tolerance in cereal crops.
• Will contribute to the development of IP filings.
• Will interact with other members of the project team.
• Will interact with the external scientific community for technology scouting and technology internalization.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant Biology, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding or related discipline with at least 6 years of post-Phd research experience -OR- MS degree in Agronomy, Plant Biology, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding or related discipline with at least 10 years of post-MS research experience -OR- BS degree in Agronomy, Plant Biology, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding or related discipline with at least 13 years of post-BS research experience
• 6 years industry/academic experience in plant physiology or agronomy related to yield increase in cereal crops
• 6 years industry/academic experience in analysis of field trial data from corn or other cereal crop
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills

PREFERENCES:

• Field experience in analysis of yield in corn or wheat
• Experience in statistical analysis of field data
• Experience in statistical analysis of greenhouse, laboratory or profiling data

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