Researcher in plant breeding, genomics, and sensory and nutritional quality
Core
Identify genetic regions and markers for disease resistance and grain nutrient quality (iron, zinc) in wheat and lentil using genomics, phenotyping, and multi-omics integration.
Role type
Senior IC plant breeder and genomic researcher
Builds
Data-driven crop improvement strategies and food innovation solutions
Domain
Agriculture + Genomics + Plant Breeding
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
GBS data analysis, GWAS, metabolomic and ionomic profiling, advanced statistical methods, field phenotyping, R programming
Preferred skills
Plant pathology, plant physiology, machine learning, artificial intelligence
Technologies
GBS, GWAS, R, multi-omics platforms
Responsibilities
Analyze GBS data (QC, mapping, SNP calling), conduct genome-wide association studies, perform field evaluation and phenotyping of germplasm, prepare scientific publications, supervise students, apply for external research funding
Seniority
Senior, independent research lead