Qualification:

MSc or BSc. Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Agronomy or related field.

Plant breeders improve existing plant varieties or create new ones to improve appearance, resistance to disease, yield and other characteristics. They may work in a commercial, academic or research setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• setting research aims and objectives
• producing project plans and budgets
• researching new methods of plant breeding
• undertaking laboratory, glasshouse and field trials
• analyzing and interpreting data
• identifying the best varieties/species
• selecting parent plants for cross-breeding
• keeping records of your research and findings
• presenting scientific findings and other work
• making presentations
• writing technical publications and reports
• keeping up to date with current developments
• liaising with other plant breeders
• managing technical staff

To apply, please send your resume to ctjob@chiataigroup.com