Plant Breeder
Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India “If you have the PASSION, we will provide the PURPOSE, to ensure PRIDE”
Vibha Seed Group is one of the premier private crop genetics and plant breeding research organizations in India with a vision to empower farming community by providing superior quality seeds. The Group is engaged in crop improvement research, seed production and marketing of over 200 products in 12 field and 18 vegetable crops to serve 20 million happy farmers across 20 Indian states. Vibha seed Group have become a trend setter in the seed industry for its R&D, unique and wide product range, and excellent infrastructure, and for occupying a major market share. To support its expeditious growth the Group has developed one of the world’s largest multi-crop seed conditioning plant in one million sft. at Jedcherla, Mahboobnagar, AP. The Group has poised to expand its commercial horizons globally to Africa, Europe, South east and middle-east countries. Keeping the future growth plans in perspective, Vibha Seed Group invites the talented and experienced achievers for following positions:
Plant Breeder – Cotton, corn, rice, sorghum, pulses, oilseeds, tomato, chilli, onion, melons and gourds
Desired qualification:
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics with 2-3 years of relevant research experience or M.Sc. (Ag) in Plant breeding and Genetics with 5-6 years of experience in seed industry or public institution.
- Need to be a team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to travel extensively.
- Passion for research and sound knowledge in crop breeding procedures with demonstrated ability to use statistical packages.
- Need to be self motivated with good communication ability.
- Good knowledge of agricultural production systems and on the application of molecular tools in breeding programs.
Job Profile:
- Planning and execution of the breeding programs and identification of marketable products.
- Maintenance and multiplication of breeder seed to meet targets and goals of the Company with high quality seeds consistently and timely.
- Development of new genetic material by using new or advanced breeding technologies.
- Collection, evaluation, characterization, maintenance and documentation of germplasm.
- Co-ordination of all field activities, crop management and breeding activities.
- Conducting trials and breeding nurseries and its evaluation in multiple locations.
- Compilation of data and its analysis to draw inferences.
- Preparation and submission of crop reports and statutory reports.
- Designing and implementation of new breeding methodologies.
Salaries are highly competitive and will commensurate with qualification, experience and demonstrated competencies.
Those with relevant background and qualifications may forward their resumes with expected salary and latest photograph to careers@vibhaseeds.com or by post to the below mentioned address with job code within 10 days:
Vibha Agrotech Limited
“INSPIRE” Plot No-21, Sector-1
HUDA Techno Enclave
Madhapur, Hyderabad 500081
India
Tel: 91-40-30415700
More positions from: Vibha Seeds Posted from August 27, 2011 until February 27, 2012 SeedQuest reference number: 20209 |