Plant Breeder, Dundee
Up to £45k per annum (plus non-contributory pension)
Mylnefield Research Services Ltd (MRS) www.mrsltd.com a commercial affiliate of the James Hutton Institute www.hutton.ac.uk is looking to recruit a Plant Breeder to support its commercial plant breeding programmes and in particular potato breeding. This is a unique opportunity to translate the latest scientific knowledge into superior plant varieties.
The successful candidate will be working as part of a team developing superior plant varieties through trialling on and off-station. Duties will include developing and implementing breeding strategies and selection methods particularly in potato breeding. As well as liaising with scientists at JHI to integrate and capitalise on its scientific knowledge and technology in plant breeding and managing contracts with commercial partners. The successful candidate must have excellent leadership, motivation, planning, organisational and communication skills. The post will involve travel and working outdoors at certain times of the year eg planting and harvest.
Candidates must possess a first degree in genetics, plant science or agriculture, with some component of the degree consisting of plant breeding and statistics. The successful candidate should also hold a MSc in genetics and/or plant breeding. A PhD and experience of commercial plant breeding is desirable. A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.
Please forward your letter of application together with a CV and names of two referees by 23 March 2012 to HR Office, The James Hutton Institute, Errol Road, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5DA.
UK Plant Sciences Federation Executive Officer
Reports to: Head of Science Policy
Overall purpose: to manage the UK Plant Sciences Federation1 and its outputs, to
represent the UKPSF at all levels, and to ensure that the UKPSF is an effective and
efficient organisation.
Contract: Full time (Three month probationary period)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week with some evening work and travel required)
Salary: £30-35k depending upon experience
Location: Society of Biology’s London Office
Closes: 9th March
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