About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking a Seeds Research Post-doc for a 2-year contract position. The position involves studying and understanding plant organellar biology and plant growth/stress responses using molecular, cellular, genetic, and genomic techniques. In this role you will:

• Develop novel concepts and technical solutions for crop genetic improvement and performance enhancement

• Independently design studies and conduct experiments to generate results and materials, analyse experimental data, write research reports and papers, and formulate technical recommendations
• Contribute expertise and integrate technological advances to develop and/or improve Syngenta Seed Research capabilities

Accountabilities:

• Discuss and collaborate with supervisor and colleagues to explore new approaches and propose technical approaches
• Work independently under minimal supervision to design experiments and conduct studies to achieve objectives as defined by research projects.
• Perform necessary experiments and use resources effectively to generate quality data for peer-reviewed journal publications
• Ensure that all research and experiments are carried out following company HSE policies and quality guidelines

Critical knowledge:

• PhD degree in plant biology, cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, or a related field
• Excellent knowledge and experience in organelle biology and plant growth/stress response
• Demonstrated working knowledge in recombinant DNA technology and plant tissue culture

Critical experience

• Demonstrated experience in cytoplasmic genetics/genomics and cytonuclear interactions
• Excellent knowledge of plant growth/stress response pathways
• Expertise in the use of fluorescent and/or confocal microscopy
• Experience in cytoplasmic genome engineering and/or mutagenesis
• Familiarity with plant tissue culture and transformation
• Experience in complex genome assembly
• Ability to design and construct complex recombinant DNA vectors
• Familiarity with functional genetics and tools using gene expression, genome editing
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in the context of plant biotechnology research
• Flexibility in handling new assignments and delivering results in a rapidly changing work environment
• Excellent record keeping and outstanding attention to details

Essential functions:

• Driver license

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Candidate must be capable of relocating within US.