Assistant Cotton Breeder
- Assist in planning, executing, and managing cotton breeding nurseries and yield trials in the field and potentially the greenhouse.
- Support crossing programs, including hand pollinations and seed harvest.
- Collect, record, and analyze phenotypic and agronomic data.
- Manage planting, maintenance, and harvesting of experimental plots.
- Oversee seed processing activities such as ginning, delinting, and storage.
- Organize and manage seed inventories.
- Utilize molecular markers and other genetic tools for selection and analysis.
- Collaborate with the cotton business team as well as external partners.
- Prepare reports, maintain breeding records, and ensure data integrity.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new breeding technologies and strategies.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Agronomy, or a related field.
- Experience working with cotton or other crop breeding programs.
- Strong understanding of plant genetics, quantitative genetics, and field trial design.
- Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g. SAS, Excel) and breeding data management systems (PRISM)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in both field and field laboratory settings.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel and work in outdoor field conditions as required.
- Experience with molecular breeding tools (e.g., marker-assisted selection, genomic selection, gene editing).
- Knowledge of GIS and remote sensing technologies for phenotyping.
- Basic understanding of cytogenetics as related to cytoplasmic male sterility systems
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative, innovative research environment
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