AGBS - Assistant Professor in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Plant Breeding
MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
- Maroc
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Contribute with multidisciplinary research of the crop improvement team,
- Contribute to the crop improvement research program and conduct research activities and projects on genetics and genomics in arid, semi-arid and tropical regions,
- Conduct large screening and phenotyping experiments and identification of potential resistance sources and associated traits for major biotic and abiotic plant stresses (drought, high temperature, nutrient deficiency, etc.),
- Contribute to the research activities on genetics and genomics applied to plant breeding on cereal and legume crops.
- Apply molecular breeding approaches including QTLs, GWAS, marker-assisted selection (MAS), genomics and functional genome approaches, and introgression of novel genes from potential donors including landraces and wild relatives.
- Contribute to the development of improved cereal and legume germplasm with adaptation to different agroecologies,
- Establish and/or maintain collaboration with global Centers of Excellence to review, and implement new techniques for genetics, genomics and plant breeding.
- Establish, develop and implement collaborative research partnership with different potential partners from Africa and advanced research institutes,
- Develop research proposals for funding from potential donors and prepare submissions for external, international funding to support and maintain integrated research programs.
- Supervise graduate and undergraduate students and develop teaching materials ,
- Keep up-to-date on developments in plant breeding through scientific literature, and publish research findings in ISI-peer reviewed scientific journals with high journal Impact Factors.
- Develop, participate and produce technical material for teaching M.Sc. and undergraduate classes, training, and other potential capacity-building courses/programs.
- Contribution to establishing and/or maintaining collaboration with other research entities at CAES, UM6P and external partners,
- PhD in the field of agronomy with specialization in quantitative genetics, genomics, molecular biology, and plant breeding,
- Good experience in genetics and genomics for plant breeding including gene targeting, marker-assisted selection (MAS), genomic selection, and other functional genome approaches,
- At least 6 years' experience in the field of research and contribution to cereal and legume varietal selection and development,
- Significant research record and leadership in genetics and genomics in the field of plant breeding in arid, semi-arid, and tropical regions
- High publication record in leading international and well ranked journals
- Good experience in teaching and supervising postgraduate students and postdocs,
- Good English communication skills, both verbal and written,
- Aptitude for teamwork, problem solving and collaborative work,
- Positive attitude in changing fast-paced environments,
- Cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests.
- Detailed CV.
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
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