Senior Researcher in Crop Improvement

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Unitalentza Full time

Role Description:

We are seeking a Senior Researcher in Crop Improvement to join our research team at Unitalentza.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and conducting research projects related to crop improvement using genome editing technology.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to innovative research projects and publish their findings in top-tier scientific journals.

  • Leading and conducting research projects related to crop improvement using genome editing technology.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and execute research projects.
  • Publishing research results in top-tier scientific journals.
  • Presenting research findings at international conferences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and implementing experiments to investigate the effects of genome editing on crop traits.
  • Analyzing data and publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Collaborating with industry partners to translate research findings into practical applications.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • PhD in molecular plant genetics, molecular plant biology, or equivalent.
  • Experience in genome editing technology, including CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.
  • Strong publication record in top-tier scientific journals.


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