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POSITION:
Corn Breeder
Location: Sycamore, Ilinois
Throughout
the 20th century,
BASF has played a leading role
in agriculture and nutrition.
BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented
at seven sites in four countries. With this international
network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a
leader in plant biotechnology, creating and commercializing
innovative products to help keep the world's growing population
well fed in the 21st century.
Job
Description
The Corn
Breeder will be a member of the Seed Activities team within
the BASF Plant Science organization. This team performs
critical activities necessary to advance BPS's plant
biotechnology projects from idea to marketplace as fast and
effectively as possible. These research and development
projects focus on enhancing crop performance, productivity,
nutritional value, and overall plant health.
The Corn Breeder will initiate and manage a corn silage
breeding and testing program in Sycamore, Illinois.
The position involves developing inbred lines and corn
silage hybrids adapted to the 95-115 day relative maturities
for the dairy silage market. The job will include managing
summer and winter nurseries and the hybrid evaluation
(testing) program. The corn breeder will supervise multiple
research station employees.
The position will interact with other corn breeding programs
both within and outside of BASF, as well as interact and
support staff in both the BASF Agronomy and Sales groups.
Qualifications required
Required
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PhD
with 3 years experience or MS degree with 5 years
experience in plant breeding and genetics to include
managing fulltime and seasonal support staff
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Demonstrated knowledge of Germplasm and heterotic
patterns adapted to the US cornbelt
Preferred
BASF
recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited
by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
For immediate consideration,
please apply online at
http://www.basf.com/careers
Use keyword - 0800200
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