30 Genetics jobs in India
Agricultural Scientist - Crop Genetics
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Agricultural Scientist - Crop Genetics
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct research in crop genetics, focusing on improving traits such as yield, disease resistance, and stress tolerance.
- Design and implement plant breeding programs using both conventional and molecular techniques.
- Utilize genetic mapping and marker-assisted selection (MAS) for efficient breeding.
- Manage and conduct field trials to evaluate new crop varieties.
- Analyze genetic data using bioinformatics tools and statistical software.
- Collaborate with agronomists, plant pathologists, and other scientists.
- Develop and maintain detailed records of experimental data and breeding progress.
- Contribute to scientific publications, reports, and presentations.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in crop genetics and agricultural biotechnology.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations.
- Ph.D. in Plant Genetics, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of post-doctoral research experience in crop genetics or a related area.
- Strong understanding of Mendelian and quantitative genetics.
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing).
- Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and statistical analysis software (e.g., R, SAS, PLINK).
- Experience in designing and managing field trials.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.
- Passion for agricultural innovation and sustainable farming practices.
Agricultural Scientist - Crop Genetics
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Principal Research Scientist - Genetics
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct cutting-edge research projects in genetics and genomics.
- Develop and implement innovative research strategies and methodologies.
- Mentor and supervise a team of postdoctoral researchers and technicians.
- Secure significant grant funding through competitive applications.
- Analyze complex genomic and genetic datasets using advanced bioinformatics tools.
- Publish research findings in top-tier peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Present research at national and international scientific conferences.
- Collaborate with internal and external researchers to drive interdisciplinary projects.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory guidelines in research.
- Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related life science discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of post-doctoral research experience, with demonstrable leadership in establishing and directing research programs.
- Extensive publication record in leading scientific journals.
- Proven success in obtaining and managing substantial research grants.
- Expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, bioinformatics, and statistical genetics.
- Experience with gene editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Agricultural Scientist - Crop Genetics
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Agricultural Scientist - Crop Genetics
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and conduct experiments in crop genetics and breeding.
- Apply molecular techniques for trait identification and marker-assisted selection.
- Analyze genomic and phenotypic data to identify desirable genes.
- Develop and test new crop varieties with improved characteristics.
- Collaborate with researchers to integrate genetic findings into breeding programs.
- Maintain detailed experimental records and data management.
- Interpret results and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
- Prepare research reports and scientific publications.
- Present research findings at conferences and meetings.
- Stay abreast of advancements in crop genetics and biotechnology.
- Ph.D. in Agronomy, Genetics, Plant Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in crop genetics and breeding research.
- Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques (PCR, sequencing, genotyping).
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and bioinformatics tools for genetic data.
- Experience with various crop species and breeding methodologies.
- Strong understanding of quantitative genetics and plant physiology.
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for scientific reporting.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting.
- Experience with grant writing is a plus.
Agricultural Research Scientist - Crop Genetics
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute experiments related to crop genetics, breeding, and molecular biology.
- Utilize advanced techniques in molecular breeding, including marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
- Analyze genetic and phenotypic data to identify desirable traits and develop superior crop lines.
- Conduct field trials to evaluate the performance of new crop varieties under various environmental conditions.
- Develop and optimize protocols for DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, and other molecular techniques.
- Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and observations.
- Collaborate with plant breeders, agronomists, and other researchers to integrate genetic findings into breeding programs.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in crop genetics, genomics, and agricultural science.
- Prepare research reports, scientific publications, and presentations for conferences and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of grant proposals for research funding.
- Ensure adherence to all laboratory safety protocols and ethical research practices.
- Supervise and mentor junior researchers and technical staff.
- Troubleshoot experimental issues and develop solutions to overcome research challenges.
- Contribute to the company's intellectual property through patent applications and publications.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Plant Genetics, Molecular Biology, Agronomy, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of post-doctoral or relevant industry research experience in crop genetics and breeding.
- Proven expertise in molecular biology techniques and genetic analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of plant physiology, breeding methodologies, and experimental design.
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases for genomic data analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to publish research findings.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
- Experience in a research setting within the Vadodara, Gujarat, IN region is an advantage.
- Proficiency in statistical software for data analysis.
- Passion for sustainable agriculture and innovation in crop science.
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Agricultural Research Scientist - Crop Genetics
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Research Scientist - Crop Breeding & Genetics
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and conduct research projects in crop breeding and genetics for key agricultural crops relevant to the region.
- Develop and implement advanced breeding strategies, including marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selection (GS).
- Design and manage field trials for germplasm evaluation, variety testing, and performance assessment.
- Utilize molecular biology techniques for genotyping, gene discovery, and trait analysis.
- Analyze genetic and phenotypic data using appropriate statistical and bioinformatics tools.
- Develop new crop varieties with desirable traits such as higher yield, improved quality, stress tolerance, and disease resistance.
- Collaborate with agronomists, pathologists, and entomologists to address complex crop improvement challenges.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
- Secure research funding through grant writing and proposal development.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and technical staff.
- Maintain laboratory facilities and ensure compliance with biosafety and ethical guidelines.
- Contribute to the intellectual property management of research discoveries.
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Crop Science, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of post-doctoral research experience in crop breeding and genetics.
- Demonstrated expertise in quantitative genetics, molecular breeding techniques, and bioinformatics.
- Proven track record of leading research projects and publishing high-impact scientific papers.
- Experience with field trial design and management, data analysis, and statistical software (e.g., R, SAS).
- Proficiency in molecular laboratory techniques (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, genotyping).
- Strong understanding of crop physiology and pathology is advantageous.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with experience in grant writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a research team environment.
- Experience working within the agricultural research context of **Kochi, Kerala** is a significant asset.
Agricultural Research Scientist - Crop Genetics
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