RosBREED BIMS post-doc position available

RosBREED project is seeking a cadre of tomorrow’s leaders to join their team on an exciting new “science to the marketplace” federally funded project. “RosBREED: Enabling Marker-Assisted Breeding in Rosaceae” is a four-year trans-disciplinary project focused on rosaceous crops (apple, cherry, peach, and strawberry) involving 12 U.S. research institutions, international collaborators, and private sector participants. RosBREED aims to identify crucial fruit breeding selection targets and efficient selection strategies, including a software-based pipeline for utilizing genomics and socio-economics knowledge for efficient delivery of new cultivars with superior fruit quality. Recruited team members will regularly interact with scientists and stakeholders across institutions and countries to achieve RosBREED goals.

BIMS Developer Position

The project is seeking a post-doctoral associate to lead the development of breeding decision aid tools, databases, and other information management software aimed for the plant breeding community. The incumbent will interact closely and regularly with U.S. Rosaceae breeding programs to identify needs, gaps, and strengths of current breeding information management practices, and work with a programmer to synthesize a  state-of-the-art Breeding Information Management System (BIMS) that is interoperable with genomic databases, statistical analysis packages, and able to match and surpass the needs of the Rosaceae breeding community. A strong background in quantitative genetics and great communication skills are required, and experience with plant breeding is highly desirable.  The position is based on the Washington State University Campus in beautiful Pullman, WA and has a duration of 3-4 years (see www.rosbreed.org)   Contact Dr. Cameron Peace cpeace@wsu.edu or Dr. Gennaro Fazio gf35@cornell.edu for further information.