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Scientist, Crop Modeling

Driscoll'sUnited Kingdom

30+ days ago

Salary

£40,000.00–£70,000.00 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

About the Opportunity

Remote locations - US, UK, Netherlands, or Portugal

The Scientist, Crop Modeling, will lead the development and validation of environmental-driven plant growth and yield models for berries. These models will be integrated into genomic prediction models to aid the evaluation of breeding selections for locations facing climate challenges. The scientist will utilize the berry crop growth and yield models to understand how future climate will impact berries’ production in current and new business locations for Driscoll’s. Another application of the crop growth and yield models will be to optimize plant management practices of new genetics, with a specific focus on obtaining high-flavor, high-quality fruit.

This position requires demonstrated abilities to analyze and summarize large datasets; the candidate will work on the synthesis, integration, and analysis of historical crop data, environmental variables, soil sensors, and field measurements. The ideal candidate has effective communication skills and will have strong foundations in plant systems biology, whole-plant physiology, with a background in agronomic systems. The scientist is expected to facilitate positive and solution-oriented discussions with key stakeholders like breeding, agronomy, plant health, and applied research and lead the identification of new business applications for the plant growth and yield models. The scientist will be integrated into the R&D Global Plant Research Team and report to the Director of Global Plant Research.

Responsibilities

Develops crop growth and yield models for berries using environmental data from test plots, greenhouses, and production regions.

Analyzes field crop data, environmental and plant and soil sensor data relevant to developing crop growth and yield models.

Conducts model evaluations and analysis of berries' growth and performance using historical and future climate data from several geographical locations.

Collaborates with cross functional teams for model integration.

Leads the identification of new business applications for the models developed.

Prepares quarterly updates and biannual research reports.

Develops relevant mentoring or training programs to allow key users to utilize the berries crop models developed.

Develops talent, both through forma and informal relationships across the Enterprise.

Maintains a deep understanding of Driscoll’s breeding programs, production systems, and production environments.

Ensures the security of Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials.

Works well in a team environment by supporting fairness, a strong work ethic, accountability to the team and leading examples.

Ability to travel up to 20% and hold a valid passport.

Other duties as directed by manager.

Candidate Profile

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, plant ecophysiology, environmental science, bioinformatics, statistics biosystems engineering, or related field required.

Minimum of 3+ years of post-degree work experience, preferably with both academia and industry-relevant background.

Understanding of GxExM component as the foundation for plant performance, and the ability to design genetic screening assays for fruit flavor traits.

Ability to work with others at a high and collaborative level.

Ability to manage multiple projects across the enterprise.

Demonstrated ability (e.g., publication records) with developing, implementing and working with process-based crop growth and yield models for economically important fruit tree, vegetables or crops.

Demonstrated strong programming skills (e.g. Python and R).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in berry crop production, propagation, or fruit production preferred.

Please note : This is a Remote role but will require weekly visits to one of our research locations (depending on your country / geographic location) - Watsonville, CA; Dover, FL; Breda, Netherlands; Maidstone, UK; or Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal.

Compensation & Benefits

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.

Salary Range estimated for the Scientist, Crop Modeling in the United States : $97,353.00 / year to $130,000.00 / year. Salary in other countries varies and is commensurate with cost of living and industry standards for that geographic location.

Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that varies between our locations. Benefits may include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week (US). Other benefits may include : 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package based on your geographic location, will be shared during the application process.