ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop strategy and project plans for gene edited traits that will improve plant resistance to disease and pests in agriculture crops.
• Lead and execute laboratory experiments to decipher molecular mechanisms controlling plant immunity and plant-pathogen interactions.
• Collaborate with Computational Biology to uncover new target opportunities. Work with Pathology team to validate trait performance.
• Provide subject matter and scientific expertise across functional teams.
• Supervise junior team members and help to grow a rapidly expanding team.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Ph.D. in Plant Biology or related scientific field
• Demonstrated research success and broad knowledge in plant-pathogen interactions and pathology, including experience with multiple pathogens and/or pests in agriculture crops such as rice, canola, wheat, soybean, and/or corn.
• A Molecular Biology, Protein Interaction and Biochemistry expert with demonstrated capabilities in protein-protein interactions, protein purification, DNA/RNA manipulations, qPCR, western blotting, enzyme assays, and other functional assays.
• Strong understanding of gene editing technologies and capabilities to translate research discoveries to developing gene edited traits in agricultural important crops.
• A strong collaborator capable of driving success in a highly matrixed work environment.
• Prior experience working in an agricultural biotech and/or plant biology environment is desired, but not essential.
