Plant Breeders
Full time @Filsan Somalia posted 4 weeks ago in Agriculture Extension Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 743
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Offered Salary 4540
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Industry Crop Development
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
- Breeding Programs: Design and manage breeding cycles from cross-pollination and germplasm evaluation to seed increase.
- Field & Lab Testing: Establish and monitor field trials under diverse environmental conditions.
- Data Analysis: Analyze phenotypic and genotypic data using statistical software (e.g., R, SAS) to select the best breeding lines.
- Advanced Genetics: Apply modern techniques like molecular markers, marker-assisted selection (MAS), and doubled haploids.
- Collaboration: Partner with agronomists, pathologists, and commercial teams to align breeding targets with market needs.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain pedigree records, publish research papers, and ensure compliance with phytosanitary and variety release regulations.
