Requirements

Additional Requirements

• In case of PhD experience can be relaxed.

Responsibilities & Context

• Provide strategic management for the vegetable breeding program, overseeing different aspects of vegetable crop breeding project.
• Manage a team of scientists, technicians, and support staff to ensure the successful execution of breeding objectives.
• Develop and implement breeding strategies tailored to the specific needs and goals of vegetable crop improvements specifically yield, disease resistance, quality, and adaptation to different environmental conditions.
• Conduct genetic research to understand the genetic basis of important traits in vegetable crops.
• Utilize molecular markers and genomic technologies to accelerate breeding progress and marker-assisted selection.
• Oversee the entire breeding process, from germplasm evaluation and selection to hybridization, progeny testing, and variety release.
• Design and conduct field trials and laboratory evaluations to assess vegetable crop varieties for desired traits.
• Prioritize traits such as disease resistance, fruit quality, shelf-life, nutritional content, and tolerance to abiotic stresses.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including other breeders, researchers, agronomists, seed companies, and farmers.
• Foster collaborations to leverage expertise, resources, and germplasm for crop improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive records of breeding experiments, trial results, and genetic data.
• Analyze breeding data using statistical methods and bioinformatics tools to guide breeding decisions and selection processes.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in vegetable crop breeding, genetics, and biotechnology.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior breeders and research staff to enhance their skills and expertise.
• Assist Chief Scientist for any kind of molecular /conventional research activities.