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The Associate Breeder will play a crucial role in our breeding program, contributing to the development of high-yielding and disease-resistant crops. The candidate will focus on the improvement of open pollinated varieties and hybrids of fodder crops including Oat, Sorghum, Guar, Napier, Rye Grass, Lucerne, and Maize. This role demands both scientific rigor and practical execution capability in the field, with a strong focus on multi location trials, germplasm evaluation, and trait advancement.
Job Responsibility:
Lead or assist in line development, hybrid development, and selection programs across priority fodder crops
Conduct and coordinate multi-location trials (MLTs) across India in partnership with field teams and research stations
Maintain, evaluate, and characterize germplasm for fodder traits such as dry matter content, yield (seed and green fodder), protein content, digestibility, and stress tolerance
Prepare and maintain seasonal breeding plans, trial reports, and technical documentation
Coordinate with seed production teams to ensure quality breeder seed handoff and adherence to protocols
Support regulatory activities such as DUS/VCU trials, AICRP programs, and collaborations with public institutions
Maintain breeding records, inventory of genetic materials, and contribute to ongoing pipeline development
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Genetics & Plant Breeding (mandatory)
Minimum 2 years of post-Ph.D. or equivalent practical experience in breeding of fodder crops
Strong knowledge of breeding methods for self- and cross-pollinated fodder crops
Experience with foreground and background selection, field layout planning, biometric data recording, and statistical tools such as R studio, PB Tools, IRRISTAT
Ability to plan and execute breeding trials independently while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency in technical writing, data interpretation, and scientific communication
Willingness to travel PAN India for trial supervision, evaluations, and coordination
Nice to have:
Exposure to ICAR institutes and State Agricultural Universities is preferred
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