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POSITION:
Wheat Trait
Breeder
Location: Adelaide, South
Australia
Great
career prospects
Strong international germplasm, science & technology
linkages
Opportunity to progress in strong team
Attractive remuneration & benefits
As one of Australia’s most
progressive cereal plant breeding businesses, competing in a
dynamic and rapidly developing industry sector, we are now
seeking to expand our breeding team.
Reporting to our Senior Wheat Breeder, you will be responsible
for developing and enhancing the breeding program’s germplasm
bases, through application of the latest genetic technologies
and trait-specific information.
You will have a thorough knowledge of breeding theory &
genetics, along with a good understanding of genomics tools &
approaches and a working knowledge of cereal germplasm & traits.
You will understand contemporary issues in the commercial seeds
sector & be cognizant of the drivers of the seeds business.
We are seeking an individual who will be comfortable operating
autonomously with excellent organizational and communication
skills, an innovative outlook and a strong commercial focus on
delivering results. Advanced IT-data management capability is
essential.
You will hold a degree in Agriculture or a closely related
science with majors and honours in plant breeding and/or
biotechnology. A PhD in plant breeding, plant science and/or
plant or animal biotechnology will be a distinct advantage.
An attractive remuneration & benefits package will be
negotiated, along with great long term career prospects. Further
opportunities for career development both nationally & globally
will be open to the right individual.
A detailed Role Profile may be obtained via
www.longreachpb.com.au/people.
For further enquiries, please contact
- the General Manager on +61 (0)418 101788 or
- the Senior Wheat Breeder on +61 (0)417 137766.
If you want to make your mark in this unique business, submit
your detailed application to:
General Manager
Longreach Plant Breeders
Suite 3, Technology Enterprise Centre
2 Park Drive
Bundoora, Victoria 3083
Australia
or
tkent@longreachpb.com.au by close
of business on Wednesday, 13th August 2008.
2386 |
Apply by
Wednesday
13th August
2008 |
