Job Description
Title: Principal Scientist (Vegetable Genetics)
Company Name: Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI)
Vacancy: 3
Location: Bogura, Dhaka ...
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ 5 to 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)
Published: 27 Mar 2025
Education:
∎ Masters
∎ Master of Science in Genetics and Plant Breeding / PhD in Genetics & Plant Breeding
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.
∎ 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.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Performance bonus, Profit share, Provident fund, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Bogura, Dhaka, Gazipur
Company Information:
∎ Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI)
∎ ACI Centre, 245 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208.
∎ Pharmaceuticals; Agribusiness; Consumer Brands.
Address::
∎ ACI Centre, 245 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208.
∎ Pharmaceuticals; Agribusiness; Consumer Brands.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 12 Apr 2025
Category: Agro (Plant/Animal/Fisheries)
