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About the position
The Supervisory Research Plant Pathologist/Geneticist/Plant Physiologist position at the US Agricultural Research Service in Raleigh, NC, focuses on leading research efforts to develop improved germplasm for crops, particularly winter wheat. The role involves utilizing advanced genetic and genomic techniques to enhance crop resilience against biotic and abiotic stresses, thereby contributing to agricultural productivity in the eastern US. The position requires a strong background in plant pathology, genetics, and plant physiology, along with supervisory experience to manage research teams effectively.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop germplasm with improved adaptation and tolerance to production-limiting factors.
- Study methods for developing improved germplasm or cultivars.
- Understand the relationship between genetic variation and phenotypic variation for important agricultural traits.
- Create improved germplasm and populations possessing unique alleles.
- Create and test new methods of developing superior lines using genomics and phenomics tools.
- Lead a program and perform research to develop, evaluate, and apply genetics for germplasm enhancement.
- Speed up breeding winter wheat germplasm with resistance to scab using doubled haploid technology.
- Use innovative approaches, such as genomic models based on bioinformatics or high-throughput phenotyping, to facilitate development of elite germplasm.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in plant pathology, genetics, plant physiology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Supervisory experience in a research setting.
- Experience leading research projects focused on plant genetics, genomics, or plant pathology.
- Ability to evaluate data related to genetic control of crop productivity and quality.
- Experience in presenting or publishing research results.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with high-throughput phenotyping techniques.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools for genomic analysis.
- Knowledge of current trends in plant breeding and genetics.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
- Eligibility for telework up to four days per week.
- Flexible work arrangements based on agency policy.
