NovaFlora is an ornamental plant breeding company devoted to the development of new varieties of flowering shrubs and perennials for the garden and landscape industry. Located in the heat of rural Pennsylvania, NovaFlora is situated adjacent to the production facility of its long-term commercial partner, The Conard-Pyle Company. We are just one hour by car from Philadelphia, twenty minutes from Wilmington Delaware. This location allows laboratory research, greenhouse research, field testing, production and market research to occur in a single location. For more information go to www.novaflora.com

Job Description:

The individual will be involved in the development of new varieties of roses through conventional means and through the use of of molecular markers. The individual will join NovaFlora's breeding team in West Grove, PA. The job will comprise both, laboratory, field and greenhouse work.

Education:

MS or Ph.D in Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Horticulture or related fields. Experience in the use of molecular markers in woody plants is preferred.

Competencies:

Excellent communication skills are required. The individual will be expected to work closely with team members in Pennsylvania and California, and to travel several times a year to California for meetings, discussion and/or training.

Term:

This is a two year position funded by a federal grant.

To apply please e-mail a cover letter of research interests and resume to: work@novaflora.com