Plant Breeder at WACOT Limited

As jobholder, you will be responsible for strengthening breeding program in WACOT seeds and contribute to releasing WACOT seed varieties.

Job Description

• Setting up research trials data analysing and interpreting results
• Coordinating with research institutes for varietal release process
• Conducting Field trials to assess germplasm
• Staff training on data collection and analysis
• Identifying desirable traits to improve seed through genetic variation
• Advance knowledge of plant breeding techniques
• Manage support and train technical staff
• Writing technical publication and reports
• Selecting parent plant for cross breeding
• Liaising with commercial plant breeders, scientists and funding bodies (IAR, IITA, NCRI)
• Monitor activities of competitors and setting product profile in the market
• Hybrid seed production in Maize, cotton and rice

Requirements

• MSc in Plant Breeding or related Agricultural field
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in plant breeding in Maize and Rice crop
• Knowledge of seed varietal assessment trials
• Excellent ability in presentating scientific information and findings
• Budgeting and planning experience will be a plus