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POSITION:
Post-Doctoral
Positions in Vegetable Improvement
Are you interested in becoming a
member of a diverse team of researchers utilizing natural
genetic variation to improve valuable traits in vegetable crops?
Seminis is the world's
largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and vegetable
seeds. Our hybrids improve nutrition, boost crop yields, limit
spoilage and reduce the need for chemicals. We currently have
four post-doctoral opportunities available within our Research
and Development team.
As a post-doctoral scientist, you will work with
multidisciplinary teams to deliver basic information and applied
methods to support commercial product development pipelines.
Preferred candidates will have experience with field,
greenhouse, and laboratory work; skill in collecting and
analyzing experimental data; and ability to track and manage
complex projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills for operating in a diverse team-oriented environment are
essential. Experience with vegetable crops is desirable, but not
required.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or be near completion) in a
field that matches one of the four positions described below.
Vegetable Fruit Quality
This position is part of a
multidisciplinary team that focuses on the genetic regulation of
vegetable fruit quality traits. Requires a Ph.D. in plant
physiology, biochemistry or genetics; in depth understanding of
fruit physiology and biochemical pathways affecting fruit
quality; experience with experimental protocols in biochemistry
and molecular biology; and basic knowledge of plant genetics,
QTL mapping, statistics, and experimental design.
Statistical Genetics
This position provides data
analysis support for trait development, including in-house high
density genetic linkage maps, QTL analyses, and marker
applications in breeding. The position also provides advice on
experimental design for QTL detection, validation, and fine
mapping. Requires a Ph.D. in statistics, genetics, or related
field; strong knowledge of genetic statistical theory and
experimental design, quantitative genetics applied to plant
breeding, genetic linkage, QTL and association mapping analyses
and genetic diversity analyses; experience with statistical
software (R and SAS); and familiarity with computer languages
(Perl/CGI, Python, Java, HTML and SQL).
Physiological Stress in
Vegetable Crops
This position is part of a
multidisciplinary team investigating responses of vegetable
crops to physiological stress during fruit set. Requires a Ph.D.
in Plant Physiology/Crop Science or related field; in-depth
knowledge of plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular
biology; skill in experimental design and statistical analysis;
and theoretical knowledge in plant genetics, QTL mapping, and/or
functional genomics.
Plant-Virus Interactions
This position is part of a
multidisciplinary team investigating key challenges to
identifying and mapping virus resistance in our core vegetable
crops. Requires a Ph.D. in plant pathology/virology, genetics,
plant biology or related field, and a strong understanding of
virus symptomology and plant genetic resistance. Desired skills
include bioinformatics and virology and use of molecular
techniques and inoculation methods to diagnose and investigate
plant disease. Experience with gemini, tospo, or poty viruses in
Solanaceae or Cucurbit crops is preferred.
Please apply online at
www.seminis.com or
www.monsanto.com on our
career page.
We maintain a drug-free environment.
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