Senior Scientist-Agronomic Traits
Core
Provide expertise and scientific innovation in molecular biology, plant physiology, and crop genetics to develop rationally designed solutions for key agronomic traits of major crops.
Role type
Senior Research Scientist (Agronomic Traits)
Builds
Innovative R&D solutions for yield improvement, abiotic stress tolerance, plant density tolerance, and quality traits
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Science / Crop Genetics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
molecular biology, plant physiology, crop genetics, gene discovery, function validation, trait improvement, breeding technologies, greenhouse and field trial management, project management, cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
bioinformatics, omics data analysis, programming, R&D project initiation and execution
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop rationally designed solutions for key agronomic traits; Design, execute, and manage agronomic trait-related R&D projects globally and in China; Build and lead cross-functional project teams; Develop and complete agronomic trait phenotyping and characterization; Identify, troubleshoot, and optimize technical challenges; Provide technical support to global units; Evaluate external collaborators and oversee project execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities