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 Yield Trait team and will be responsible for analysis and reporting of transgene performance data related to yield in cereal crops.
• Analysis includes yield-related, physiological and agronomic traits from field trials, controlled growth environments, and multiple profiling technologies.
• Additional responsibilities include designing new experiments and proposing the testing of transgenes in crops.
• Will participate on an Yield Trait Team as a scientific expert on yield and other agronomic components in corn, rice and wheat.
• Responsible for coordination of trait strategies and scientific research plans.
• Will contribute to the development of IP filings.
• Will interact with other teams in the Yield/Stress Project.
• 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 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 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, rice or wheat
• Working knowledge of farming best practices and seed technologies
• Experience in designing and executing field studies and statistical analysis of field data
• Experience in statistical analysis of profiling data

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