Genomics discovery Scientist Sunflower (M/W)

Part of the Bioinformatics’ team, you work in a R&D collaborative environment to develop and explore sunflower pan-genomic cultivated diversity with a focus on the study of the linkage drag of new traits arising from the trait discovery program.
A key aspect for the future deployment of haplotype-based breeding strategies.

The position is offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract and based in France/Saint Sauveur (31).

Starting date: SEPT/OCT 2024.

Accountabilities
 

Integration of public and internal sunflower NGS data and analysis procedures (Hübner et al. 2019 & Huang et al. 2023) within the scope of internal ongoing efforts (cultivated pangenome and haplotype-based breeding) in close collaboration with the teams in charge of leading such developments.

Identification and characterization of exotic introgressions (Wild Helianthus annuus and Non-Helianthus annuus species), and production of genomic metrics to follow and evaluate their impact (gene content and genomic divergence) in shaping Syngenta breeding gene-pool. 

Knowledge sharing and active collaboration for the development of molecular tools & processes to allow the traceability of introgressions in forward breeding and trait introgression procedures. We expect an active contribution of the candidate on the rational / process to integrate such exotic introgressions into current cultivated pangenome.

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers, and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water, and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

PhD in Computational biology with a background of crops genetics

Knowledge in plant genomics.

Knowledge of genomics / pangenomics data managements.

Previous work experience in genomic research – knowledges in Sunflower program would be appreciated.

Knowledge in Python and other programming/scripting language.

Familiarity with the Linux and/or Unix computing environments required Professional English required to work in our multicultural organisation (meetings, emails, documents).

Professional English required to work in our multicultural organisation (meetings, emails, documents).

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