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  • Posted: Jan 21, 2021
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    Rice Seed Breeder

    Job Description

    • The Rice Breeder, under immediate supervision of the General Manager / Business head.
    • He / She will undertake activities related to the breeding pipelines development for Olam Rice Farm.

    Key Deliverables

    • Develop high yielding varieties corresponding to desired product profiles, in close collaboration with farm and mill teams, by combining good agronomic traits, desirable grain quality, and tolerance / resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses through conventional breeding approach.
    • Plans and carries out breeding studies to develop and improve varieties of Rice: Improves specific characteristics, such as yield, quality, maturity, and resistance to drought, disease and insect pests in plants, utilizing principles of genetics and knowledge of plant growth.
    • Produce pure parent line, breeder and foundation seed for multiplication.
    • Breeds plants, using methods such as inbreeding, crossbreeding, backcrossing, outcrossing and selection.
    • Select progeny having desired characteristics and continues breeding and selection process to reach desired objectives.
    • Lead the testing of advanced breeding lines developed at inhouse Center for various breeding product segments (Early duration, Mid duration, long grains, High amylose content, High yielding germplasm)
    • Coordinate with external stakeholders (Private organization/Public institutes) for new germplasm introduction and breeding collaborations.
    • Facilitate varietal release and adoption at farm and create demand for superior varieties;

    Requirements
    Qualifications / Selection Criteria Education and work experience:

    • PhD in Breeding, Genetics or other related fields with a minimum of 2-year experience in Rice breeding; or M.Sc.  in Breeding, Genetics or other related fields with a minimum of 5-year experience in Rice breeding in a reputed seed company or research institution.

    Knowledge and Key Competencies:

    • Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and innovative;
    • Strong record of innovation and process improvement in breeding;
    • Excellent knowledge of statistics in field experimental design and data analysis;
    • Good project management, communication and interpersonal skills;
    • Strong scientific writing skills;
    • Ability to work in multicultural environments;

    Language:

    • The candidate should communicate fluently (oral and writing) in English.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Roche on careers.olamgroup.com to apply

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