Agronomist – Biorational Products
Location: Long Grove, Illinois, USA Description of Job:
- Discover new approaches to enhance crop productivity through the use of biorational products - plant growth regulators and microbial products.
- Coordinate and conduct field and laboratory research.
- Evaluate and create biorational products to ameliorate abiotic stress and enhance crop productivity.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Conduct research studies in the area of crop physiology and agronomy with a focus on enhancing crop productivity, crop stress management, growth enhancement, and crop management using biorational substances and microorganisms.
- Find new uses for existing plant growth regulator products.
- Provide scientific expertise in the area of crop physiology with a focus on crop stress management and growth enhancement.
- Participate in cross-functional new product development and product support and renewal project teams.
Experience:
- Strong background in whole-plant physiology.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
- Significant hands-on research experience in field, greenhouse, and growth chamber experimentation with agronomic crops and associated production practices.
- Working familiarity with common laboratory equipment, field-based high-throughput phenotyping and associated data acquisition and processing.
- Demonstrated ability to conceive novel hypotheses regarding crop performance, and the ability to test the hypotheses in the laboratory and field.
- Notable plant growth regulator experience. Familiarity with biostimulants a definite plus.
- Root research experience in morphogenesis and root-shoot signaling.
- Research experience in the imposition and quantification of drought stress
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid track record of using innovative approaches to developing new products, and a clear sense of urgency in getting things done.
- Routine use of MS software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Prior experience with electronic notebooks a definite plus.
- Working knowledge of experimental design, statistics and use of associated computer software.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Agronomy or Plant Science.
- Postdoctoral experience in relevant field.
Travel: Domestic/International travel 20-30%
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Fax # : 925-817-5159
Email: careers@valentbiosciences.com
http://www.valentbiosciences.com
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