Assistant Breeder

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement breeding strategies to achieve desired plant traits and improvements.


2. Plan and coordinate sowing activities, field layouts, and other breeding-related tasks.


3. Plan and execute controlled crosses to produce desired genetic combinations.


4. Oversee generation advancement processes for varietal development.


5. Conduct DUS characterization of all products and their parental lines


6. Maintain accurate breeder records, including field books, and ensure systematic data recording and entry.


7. Execute the crossing program to produce high quantities of crossed seeds for further evaluation and distribution.


8. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate research findings and breeding progress to internal stakeholders to acheive the breeding program goals

• 
  proficiency in data management

• Doctor of Philosophy
  - Genetics and Plant Breeding