Corn Breeder

BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships.BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,500 in North America and had sales of approximately $14.3 billion in 2006. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of €52.6 billion (approximately $66.1 billion) in 2006. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology, creating and commercializing innovative products to help keep the world's growing population well fed in the 21st century. The Corn Breeder will be a member of the Seed Activities team within the BASF Plant Science organization.  This team performs critical activities necessary to advance BPS's plant biotechnology projects from idea to marketplace as fast and effectively as possible.  These research and development projects focus on enhancing crop performance, productivity, nutritional value, and overall plant health. The Corn Breeder will initiate and manage a corn silage breeding and testing program in Sycamore, Illinois.  The position involves developing inbred lines and corn silage hybrids adapted to the 95-115 day relative maturities for the dairy silage market.  The job will include managing summer and winter nurseries and the hybrid evaluation (testing) program.  The corn breeder will supervise multiple research station employees. The position will interact with other corn breeding programs both within and outside of BASF, as well as interact and support staff in both the BASF Agronomy and Sales groups.Required

BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.PhD with 3 years experience or MS degree with 5 years experience in plant breeding and genetics to include managing fulltime and seasonal support staff Demonstrated knowledge of Germplasm and heterotic patterns adapted to the US cornbelt

Preferred Corn silage breeding experience Self motivated and ability to work independently

 

BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.