Temporary Research Technician - Peanut Breeding & Genetics Program
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Agriculture / Farming, Biology, Biomedical Science
Temporary Research Technician - Peanut Breeding & Genetics Program
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Responsibilities:
The researcher will assist the plant breeding and genetics program with developing Valencia-type breeding lines for the Virginia-Carolina region by evaluating them for yield, seed grade quality, disease resistance, and drought stress. Additionally, the duties include developing a high‑throughput phenotyping method for assessing drought stress across all peanut breeding lines. The researcher will also assist with other research in the greenhouse, molecular lab, seed lab and the field (research stations) for improving peanut breeding lines performance including planting, selections, shelling, data analysis, database management, developing molecular assays, genome‑wide sequencing and other day‑to‑day activities of the peanut breeding and genetics program.
Additional Work/Responsibilities:
- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.
- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.
- Experience in agriculture, plant breeding and genetics.
- Ability to work outdoors.
- Currently in a 2 or 4 year degree program in related field.
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