What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist I position at State of South Carolina?
individuals and their communities.
• Conduct independent and multidisciplinary research in plant breeding, genetics,
genomics, phenomics, and disease resistance genetics under the supervision of the
CPBGG Director.
• Develop competitive research programs integrating field phenotyping, genomics,
genome-wide prediction, and field validation of genomic discoveries to address regional
breeding priorities.
• Design, manage, and analyze complex field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments
across diverse agroecological environments, with strong skills in data handling, data
management, and statistical analysis.
• Establish and manage the CPBGG genetics and genomics laboratory, including
genotyping, sequencing, and bioinformatics analyses.
• Publish research findings, secure external funding, mentor students and staff, and
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Plant Breeding, Statistical Genetics, or a related field-Required
• Minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience in genome-wide prediction, advanced
breeding, and plant disease resistance genetics.
• Ability to work independently with problem-solving and innovation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple research projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
across diverse teams.
• Ability to work regularly in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments.
Experience with next-generation sequencing technologies.
Experience and commitment towards the field work in plant breeding experiments/ in diverse agroecological conditions and manage complex field experiments.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for research and professional activities. frequent travel to on-farm and trial locations across the state
A cover letter outlining your research interests and relevant experience.
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Contact information for three professional references.
Relevant publications or writing samples (optional)