Scientist, Crop Modeling Specialist

2 weeks ago


Watsonville, California, United States Driscoll's Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Scientist, Crop Modeling Specialist to join our team at Driscoll's. The successful candidate will lead the development and validation of environmental-driven plant growth and yield models for berries, integrating them into genomic prediction models to aid the evaluation of breeding selections for locations facing climate challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and validate crop growth and yield models for berries using environmental data from test plots, greenhouses, and production regions.
  • Analyze field crop data, environmental, and plant and soil sensor data relevant to developing crop growth and yield models.
  • Conduct model evaluations and analysis of berries' growth and performance using historical and future climate data from several geographical locations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for model integration.
  • Lead the identification of new business applications for the models developed.
  • Prepare quarterly updates and biannual research reports.
  • Develop relevant mentoring or training programs to allow key users to utilize the berries crop models developed.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of Driscoll's breeding programs, production systems, and production environments.
  • Ensure the security of Driscoll's confidential and proprietary information and materials.
  • Work 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.
Requirements
  • 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.


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