Research Scholar: Integrated Genomics and Applied Bioinformatics to Plant Breeding Programs

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PG194474EP

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Research Scholar:
Integrated Genomics and Applied Bioinformatics to Support Plant Breeding Programs

Commensurate with experience ($94,000 - $96,000)

Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Raleigh, NC

Crop and Soil Sciences

The Department of Crop & Soil Sciences at North Carolina State University supports cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research programs that advance crop improvement, agricultural sustainability, and applied science across North Carolina and the United States. The department collaborates with university partners, USDA-ARS programs, and external stakeholders to translate scientific innovation into practical solutions that support breeders, growers, and agricultural industries across varied commodity systems.

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The Research Scholar serves as a highly visible leader in the implementation of applied genomics and bioinformatics to support genomics-based selection decisions in breeding programs across the United States. This position plays a critical role in bridging research innovation with applied breeding outcomes by designing and deploying bioinformatics pipelines, coordinating multi-institutional breeding efforts, and enabling the integration of genomics into decision-making processes.

The work directly impacts national breeding programs and contributes to improving crop performance, efficiency, and data-driven selection across multiple commodities.

• Design, develop, and implement applied genomics strategies to support genomics-based selection decisions in public breeding programs.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines and analytical tools for efficient and accurate genotyping across varied crop systems.
• Perform large-scale genomic and phenotypic data analyses spanning multiple field programs and breeding populations.
• Evaluate historical and current breeding program practices to establish standardized, scalable data management and analysis protocols.

• Coordinate applied genomics efforts across multiple university and USDA-ARS breeding programs, including cotton and peanut.
• Collaborate with breeding teams to develop genomic resources and genotyping platforms aligned with program-specific breeding objectives.
• Serve as a liaison among breeders, researchers, and partner institutions to ensure streamlined collaboration and consistent implementation of genomics tools.
• Manage logistical procedures related to genomics implementation, data flow, and coordination across breeding programs.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to breeders, research staff, and collaborators on applied genomics tools, data interpretation, and best practices.
• Communicate genomics strategies, results, and impacts effectively to growers, breeders, stakeholders, and program leaders.
• Support knowledge transfer and adoption of genomics-based breeding approaches through presentations, workshops, and collaborative discussions.

If you are a strategic scientific leader who thrives at the intersection of genomics, data science, and…