Research Jobs Pioneer Hi- Bred International

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Pioneer Overseas Corporation, a wholly–owned subsidiary of Pioneer Hi- Bred International , Inc, has the following positions vacant in Kenya.

Pioneer Hi- Bred International has business operations in more than 90 countries and is committed to increasing food production with high quality Pioneer brand products and agronomic knowledge that maximizes agricultural productivity.

By combining conventional and advanced plant genetics, Pioneer is delivering solutions to help meet the needs of a growing population’s demand for agricultural seeds and have the following positions, with competitive salary and benefit packages.

Senior Research Associates:
Maize Product Development:

Reporting to the highland breeder, this role supports the development of inbreds and hybrids in collaboration on a variety of maize research activities in the Africa region.

A key function will involve molecular assisted selection and precision phenotyping of diseases.

Logistical activities includes, but is not limited to, data collection, yield and marker data quality and analysis, seed preparation, tissue-sampling and nursery activities such as planting, pollinating, harvesting and advancement of generations.

The incumbent will plan and conduct experiments in consultation with the scientist, adapt procedures as required, maintain and improve efficiencies in work place operations, summarise experiments, manage and analyse yield and nursery reports.

International travel will be required.

The ideal candidate should possess a M.Sc. degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics or a related agricultural discipline, competency and experience in the design, execution and analysis of field experiments.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as being fluent in English is a strong recommendation to operate in an international environment.

This position is available on 1st July in Eldoret.

Applications should be sent to: hr.za@pioneer.com not later than 21st June 2013