Breeder-Maize

Roles and Responsibilities

1.Breeding Program Management

• Lead the design and execution of maize breeding strategies, focusing on yield potential, adaptability, biotic and abiotic stress resistance, and quality traits.
• Develop and manage breeding pipelines for both short-term and long-term product development goals.
• Maintain and enhance germplasm diversity, integrating elite local and global genetic resources.

2. Hybrid & Inbred Line Development

• Plan and execute hybridization, selfing, and selection activities to develop elite inbred lines.
• Conduct multi-location testing and evaluation of hybrids for agronomic performance and stability.
• Select and advance promising hybrids for pre-commercial and commercial release.

3. Data Analysis & Decision Making

• Apply modern breeding tools, statistical analysis, and decision-support systems to select superior genotypes.
• Utilize molecular breeding, genomic selection, and marker-assisted selection where applicable.
• Manage breeding data through digital tools and breeding management software.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product development, seed production, quality assurance, and marketing teams to ensure breeding outputs meet market requirements.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners of biotechnology teams to integrate trait introgression into breeding pipelines.
• Engage with external research institutes, universities, and global germplasm networks for accessing germplasm, facilities/capabilities and joint projects/initiatives.

5. Field Research & Trial Management

• Design and supervise field experiments for various pipeline stages across diverse environments.
• Support and ensure accuracy in data recording, trial management, and phenotypic evaluations.
• Oversee off-season nurseries and managed stress environments for targeted trait selection.

6. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and train junior breeders, research associates, and field technicians.
• Allocate resources effectively by prioritizing short-medium-long term breeding objectives.

Foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Agronomy
• 10-15 years of breeding experience in a seed company, minimum 5-7 Years of experience in Maize breeding.
• Knowledge of Agronomy of major crops.
• Good relationships with organizers.
• Ability to create a team , coach them , guide them

Perks and Benefits