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Type of Position:

Researchers

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

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Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.

The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department:

RIRE | Breeding Genetics

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a motivated, self-driven, and skilled candidate to join its well-established rice breeding program. The individual will provide support and assist the senior breeder focusing on the development of rice varieties of all market classes and herbicide technologies for Arkansas and beyond. Supporting and assisting the senior rice breeder in adopting the latest technologies in the breeding program, which include genomic selection/prediction, high-throughput phenotyping, and AI.

Supporting the senior rice breeder in managing all aspects of a high-performing rice breeding program, including germplasm management, crossing, selection and re-selection, advancement, yield trials, seed increase, and purification.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting in the integration of the latest tools and technologies into the breeding program, developing and selecting breeding populations, data collection and analysis using appropriate statistical tools, and preparing manuscripts for refereed journals and/or non-refereed publications. The employee must be able to perform physical work such as lifting a minimum of 50 pounds and working in the rice field during growing season.

Seasonal travel to off-station test sites and Puerto Rico winter nursery will be required. Continuation of this position is contingent upon job performance and availability of funding. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

* Ph.D. degree in plant breeding and genetics or closely related fields

* Familiar with genomic selection concepts and applications

* Experience in collecting and analyzing field trial data

* Experience in marker-assisted selection

* Effective communication skills and a good team player

* A record of preparation and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals

* Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Working experience in a plant breeding program

* Proficiency in programming languages such as R and Python

* Familiar with bioinformatics tools

* Experience in analyzing genomic data

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Xueyan Sha

Professor and Rice Breeder

xsha

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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