Advanta US is an operating unit of Advanta, a global seed business that combines the most advanced techniques in conventional plant breeding with biotechnology to deliver world-class seed. Advanta is one of the international leaders in the research, development, production, processing, marketing and sale of high-performance agricultural seeds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

• Evaluate, develop and promote breeding strategies using Marker Assisted and Genomic Selection (GS)
• Coordinate GS Breeding strategies with breeders and other supporting areas.
• Conduct breeding trials to evaluate GS alternatives
• Establish molecular breeding steps in agreement with the breeders
• Monitor the progress of the implementation of GS at different stages of the inbreeding program, selection and trialing
• Lead researchers for developing and interpreting molecular data needed to enable GS.
• Coordinate with breeders, statisticians and database managers the capture, upload and storage of all data necessary to implement successful GS strategies.
• Interact with the statistical group to develop the necessary tools and analyses for GS.
• Interact with Public and University Research Groups working in Genomic Prediction applied to Plant Breeding

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

MSc (Ag) (preferred PhD) in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Molecular Genetics/Breeding or related field of study

EXPERIENCE & DESIRED SKILLS:

• Seven to ten years of breeding experience in seed industry
• Experience in applying GS to plant breeding programs
• Excellent organizational skills and project management
• Team worker – ability to develop and foster teams and teamwork
• Persuasive Communication – both in public and private environments
• Leadership – ability to lead and manage support staff within a complex business environment.
• Analytical and Decision-making
• Cultural Sensitivity

APPLICATIONS

Please send application and CV to Michael Nesti, michael.nesti@uniphos.com