Trait Assessment Scientist
Core
Design, validate, and improve phenotyping protocols to evaluate disease resistance in vegetable crops, translating plant pathology insights into decisions for variety development.
Role type
Trait Assessment Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Builds
Disease resistance evaluation platforms, scoring methods, and assessment tools for vegetable crop varieties
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Pathology / Vegetable Crops
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plant pathology, disease assessment, symptom scoring, inoculation methods, resistance screening, experimental design, data analysis, trial management
Preferred skills
Molecular biology (PCR, qPCR, sequencing), bioinformatics, statistical modelling, digital phenotyping, plant breeding, biosafety protocols
Technologies
PCR, qPCR, sequencing, digital phenotyping tools, image-based disease assessment
Responsibilities
Design and validate phenotyping protocols for disease resistance; monitor crop diseases and pathogen dynamics in field/greenhouse/lab; apply molecular diagnostic tools; plan and coordinate experimental activities across projects; translate scientific findings into reports for stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC