To support this effort, the Project Assistant will play a crucial role in executing field-level activities essential for phenotyping and validating approximately 3,500 inbred rice lines. This includes assisting in the maintenance of experimental populations, such as DSR biparental mapping populations and Haplo-NILs, and managing field trials across season The position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career agricultural professionals to engage in practical, research-based fieldwork and contribute to innovations in rice breeding that address food security and crop resilience challenges. The role is field-intensive and vital for generating the phenotypic data required to validate genomic tools developed under the project
Responsibilities
Assist in large-scale field phenotyping of rice inbred lines to support the validation of the HaploPanel.
Support the maintenance and management of rice germplasm and breeding populations used for genotyping and trait analysis.
Help collect and organize field data that contributes to trait mapping and diversity assessment efforts.
Coordinate with researchers and technical teams to ensure smooth execution of field trials and validation experiments.
Contribute to the practical implementation of breeding strategies by supporting field-based genomic research activities.
The Project Assistant is expected to ensure timely and accurate execution of lab and field experiments.
Collection and documentation of phenotypic data, and maintenance of rice germplasm.
The role contributes to the successful generation of high-quality data that supports the validation of the HaploPanel and advances project outcomes.
Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
Graduation in Agriculture or related discipline with 1–2 years of work experience in agricultural research or field operations.
A provisional degree at the time of joining is acceptable.
Experience in molecular breeding in rice.
work experience in agricultural research or field operations.
