At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative research in crop genetics to enhance sustainable agriculture and food security.
- Company: The James Hutton Institute, a leader in agricultural science and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative environment, and opportunities for impactful research.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on pioneering agricultural solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in global food systems through cutting-edge genetic advancements.
- Qualifications: Expertise in crop genetics and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37350 - 45650 £ per year.
Main Purpose of Job
To provide vision and overall leadership in crop genetics and breeding within the Department of Cell & Molecular Sciences. Crop genetic improvement plays a critical role in advancing objectives for sustainable agriculture, net zero, and food security. Advances in precision breeding, trait selection, and genomic technologies combined with modern AI techniques and quantitative methods offer significant potential to deliver improved crop performance, resource-use efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Main Duties of Postholder
- Accelerate genetic innovations and data-driven approaches to crop improvement across our key crops.
- Conduct research on crop genetic improvement in one of the Hutton’s key crops.
- Lead the potato, barley and soft fruit teams, providing vision, coherence and momentum.
- Act as a key link with statistical genetics, digital technologies and other CMS research including crop pathology.
- Actively contribute to the management of the Genetics and Physiology Group and the wider department.
- Strategic role in supporting the Hutton flagships and links with University of Dundee.
- Forge and maintain strong links between fundamental and applied research and stakeholders to ensure translation into practice.
Crop Geneticist The James Hutton Institute, Department of Cell & Molecular Sciences in Dundee employer: European Plant Science Organisation
Join a pioneering agricultural research organisation in Dundee, where innovation meets sustainability. As a Lead Crop Geneticist, you'll be part of a collaborative work culture that values creativity and scientific excellence, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing food security through cutting-edge research in crop genetics.
Contact Details:
European Plant Science Organisation Recruitment Team
