Research Scientist in Disease Control (Fungicide Biokinetics andamp; Fungal Genetics)Are you passionate about advancing agriculture and making a difference in global food security? Do you have a knack for microbiology and molecular biology? If so, we invite you to be part of an innovative organization dedicated to transforming how crops are grown!About the OpportunityIn our Crop Protection Bioscience function, we are on a mission to understand the mode of action and enhance the performance of plant protection products. We are currently seeking a talented Research Scientist to contribute to our Disease Control team. This exciting role will focus on two critical areas: Fungicide Biokinetics and Fungal Genetics.What You''ll Do:Conduct In Vivo Studies: Design and perform biokinetics studies in fungi and plants to assess fungicide bioavailability.Explore Fungal Genetics: Execute experiments involving mutagenesis, transformation, CRISPR-based genome editing, and sensitivity assays in fungal and oomycete pathogens.Molecular Biology Workflows: Carry out cloning, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and genome analysis.Data Analysis: Interpret experimental data and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for project teams.Cultivation Maintenance: Maintain high-quality fungal cultures, ensuring contamination-free operations.Protocol Improvement: Review and enhance established protocols to boost capacity and efficiency.Knowledge Transfer: Share insights and build new capabilities to ..... full job details .....