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POSITION:
Statistical
Genetics Scientist
Job location: Woodland, California
A New Career Opportunity Awaits You at Seminis!
Seminis Vegetable Seeds, a division of
Monsanto, is seeking a
Scientist in the area of Statistical Genetics to join a diverse
team of researchers utilizing natural genetic variation to
improve valuable traits in vegetable crops. Seminis is the
world's largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and
vegetable seeds. Our hybrids improve nutrition, boost crop
yields, limit spoilage and reduce the need for chemicals in crop
production.
The Statistical Genetics Scientist
will be located in Woodland, CA and will contribute to new
product development through the following responsibilities:
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Develop
and manage a genetic mapping pipeline by building in-house
high density genetic linkage maps and conducting QTL
analyses in several crop species utilizing data generated by
high throughput genotyping labs and by trait discovery
groups.
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Provide
advice on experimental design for trait evaluation, QTL
detection, validation, and fine mapping.
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Work with
other IT personnel to integrate mapping pipeline into
established IT breeding support systems and to extend
existing molecular breeding applications in these systems to
vegetable crops.
The successful candidate will
possess:
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Ph.D. in
animal/plant breeding, genetics, statistics or related field
with postdoctoral experience
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Proficient knowledge of genetic statistical theory and
experimental design, quantitative genetics applied to plant
breeding, genetic linkage, QTL and association mapping
analyses and genetic diversity analyses.
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Experience with statistical software: R, SAS, ASREML, etc
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Experience with computer languages: Perl/CGI, Python, Java,
HTML and SQL
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Must be
self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills for operating in a diverse
team-oriented environment.
Please apply online at:
www.seminis.com or
www.monsanto.com
career page and search req. number:
mons-00007750.
We maintain a drug-free
environment.
EOE/APP
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