Quantitative Geneticist

Join Piatrika Biosystems as a Quantitative Geneticist and contribute to cutting-edge technology in next-generation plant breeding and field trial solutions. Your role will involve developing advanced analytics to drive data-driven decisions in our breeding programs. By applying quantitative and population genetics, genomics, and AI/ML models, you will accelerate genetic gain and optimize breeding strategies. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, you will deliver precise, automated methodologies to enhance breeding processes and fast-track seed discovery. Your key responsibilities will include providing expertise in quantitative genetics, genomics, and plant breeding, implementing genomic prediction analysis, developing tools and protocols, building models for germplasm characterization and SNP analysis, integrating new technologies into existing analytics pipelines, collaborating with breeders, data scientists, and software engineers, assessing and improving analytics capabilities, and partnering with IT to design and deploy scalable analytics solutions. To excel in this role, you should have a Doctorate in Genetics, Plant Breeding, or related fields, a strong foundation in quantitative genetics, genomics, and statistical modeling, experience with large datasets using Perl, Linux, Unix; C/C++ knowledge is a plus, proficiency in R, Python, Julia, knowledge of genomic selection and GWAS, familiarity with AI/ML algorithms for predictive breeding, understanding of agile methodologies and software quality assurance, strong communication skills, and awareness of agricultural R&D trends. Critical experience required includes applying data science in R&D environments, effective collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams, scientific achievements (publications, patents, etc.), end-to-end modeling from development to deployment, and working with IT to build and support analytics applications. Personal attributes such as passion for innovation in plant breeding and genetics, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, results-oriented with a collaborative mindset, ability to simplify complex concepts, and focus on impactful outcomes, as well as adaptability and cross-functional collaboration are essential. By joining Piatrika Biosystems, you will have the opportunity to bridge the gap between scientific research and commercial breeding, utilize AI/ML and genomic analytics to accelerate seed discovery, work on transformative projects, co-develop breeding solutions, and impact global agriculture and sustainability goals. Apply now to be a part of the innovation at Piatrika Biosystems.,