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Internship - Molecular Breeder
International Center for Biosaline Agriculture
Dubai, UAE
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Intern
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
Plant breedingMolecular breedingBiotechnologyPhenotypic plant selectionGenetic crossingSeed germination experiments
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Role Overview
Support ICBA’s crop breeding program through field and laboratory activities for the genetic improvement of quinoa and other crop plants.
Work with the breeding team on crossing, generation advancement, phenotypic selection, hybridity testing, harvesting, and post-harvest management.
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Plant breedingMolecular breedingBiotechnologyPhenotypic plant selectionGenetic crossingSeed germination experiments
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Job Summary
Support ICBA’s crop breeding program through field and laboratory activities for the genetic improvement of quinoa and other crop plants.
Work with the breeding team on crossing, generation advancement, phenotypic selection, hybridity testing, harvesting, and post-harvest management.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform plant breeding selection from segregating generations.
- Manage plants and plant populations in field and greenhouse conditions.
- Record phenotypic data and document plants through records, photographs, and other methods.
- Assist with the amaranth crossing program in the shuttle breeding program.
- Conduct seed germination experiments on Salicornia genotypes under varying environmental conditions.
- Harvest and manage seeds from breeding populations.
- Support additional quinoa shuttle breeding and molecular breeding tasks.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in plant breeding, biotechnology, or an allied field.
- Previous plant breeding or biotechnology experience is desirable.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
- Proficiency in Arabic is desirable.
- Advanced computer skills are required.
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