Pesquisador(a) associado(a) sr – Sorriso/MT

MT | Mato Grosso
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Biotecnologista
Engenheiro Agrônomo

Descrição

• Conduct soy and corn research trials according to established procedures and adapt new procedures when necessary.
• Plan new trials/research with research manager support.
• Responsible for activities such as planning, planting, leaf sampling, data collection, harvest, seed movement, data quality validation and data analysis.
• Perform statistical analysis for field and molecular data.
• Assist breeders in genomic related tools and analysis for breeding selection and optimization.
• Participate and coordinate meetings and projects in English language.
• Perform field assessments for soy and corn.
• Select, hire, designate tasks, instruct, coach and supervise part time and full-time employees.
• Help controlling operational expenses within budget.
• Keep seed inventories updated.
• Supervise assigned breeding projects.
• Maintain research facilities and operations inside and outside company locations in complete compliance with CORTEVA safety standards.
• Maintain and improve daily operations to keep work efficient.

Requisitos

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy or related field; M.Sc. or PhD in genetics, plant breeding, molecular biology or related field.
• 2 to 4 years experience in plant breeding activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities.
• Ability to work with variable groups and teams.
• Good leadership abilities.
• Advanced English is mandatory.
• Computer systems (including Windows applications).
• Field experience in preparing, planting, conducting experiments and taking data, using modern data collection devices.
• Knowledge on genetics, plant breeding, statistics, biotechnology, molecular analysis and predictions.
• Knowledge on statistical software (R).
• Ability to analyze phenotypic and genotypic data.
• Knowledge of agronomic related activities, such as field equipment and plant physiology.
• Available for traveling.
• Driver license, category B.